Israel’s Shin Bet security agency chief, Ronen Bar, has expressed concern about the possibility of an attack on the southern city of Eilat similar to the October 7th Hamas assault, despite the current lack of specific intelligence indicating an imminent threat. Bar reportedly voiced these fears during discussions with government officials. He also expressed opposition to a proposed plan allowing Arab Israeli citizens to relocate to Eilat, characterizing it as a potential strategic vulnerability and framing it as an attempt at a demographic “takeover” of the city. This stance has reportedly caused friction with other officials. The concerns center on the potential for exploiting any influx of new residents for security purposes. No details were provided regarding the specific nature of the feared attack scenario. The Shin Bet maintains ongoing security assessments and preparations in the region.