Traffic

Large fires breaks out in Jerusalem Hills, multiple firefighting teams responding

Footage shared on social media indicates disruptions to traffic due to the blaze.

 A forest fire in the Jerusalem Hills, July 16, 2025.
 Israeli police officers and a soldier stand guard, in the area near Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, September 8, 2024.

West Bank mayor urges action as illegal entries into Area A endangers lives - analysis

 An illustrative image of slow-moving traffic on Israel's Ayalon Highway.

The road less traveled doesn’t exist: The future of Israel's traffic jams, public transport woes

Fires continue northward along Highway 1, April 23, 2025

Massive fires rage across central Israel, officials plan overnight containment op.


Passover during wartime: Remembering the importance of others - opinion

We all win when we learn to appreciate the importance of others.

 TRAFFIC JAMS on the Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv.

Get ready for a major revolution on Highway 6 starting April 1st

Highway 6, Israel's main transport artery, will undergo major changes starting April 1st, 2025, aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving travel efficiency.

 Part of Highway 6

Jerusalem Marathon: What are the traffic changes, road closures announced?

The city has announced the traffic arrangements for the marathon.

 Runners pass the Temple Mount at the Jerusalem Marathon.

Electric scooter accidents, fatalities on the rise due to lack of enforcement

Despite the alarming statistics, enforcement against traffic violations committed by scooter riders remains inconsistent and limited.

 LIME PR

Police officer arrives at crash scene in southern Israel, discovers son was killed

The 22-year-old that was killed was trapped under the bus after it flipped on to its left side, and he suffered from severe injuries.

 MDA Ambulance

Barcelona taxi chaos: Drivers block roads in 'Operation Padlock' over insurance costs, Uber

Taxi drivers in Barcelona continue protests against insurance prices and competition from Uber and Cabify.

 Barcelona taxi chaos: Drivers block main roads in 'Operation Padlock' protesting insurance costs, Uber taxis. Illustration.

New York City comes second, Chicago third. Which city is the world's traffic jam capital for 2024?

London ranks first among European cities and fourth worldwide, with an average time loss of 101 hours. Paris ranks sixth globally, with drivers spending an average of 97 hours in traffic jams.

 Traffic going into Chicago, Illinois.

Will Israeli travel get more efficient?

Data in the State Comptroller’s report reveals that while the construction cost was indeed NIS 500 million, the real cost of the project is much higher.

 Heavy traffic on the Ayalon South highway at the Moshe Dayan Interchange earlier this year.

Three and a half days after being buried alive, she emerged from her fiberglass tomb

On December 17, 1968, Barbara was kidnapped and buried alive in a coffin in Georgia. Despite enduring three and a half days underground, she survived.

 Crawling out of the ground.

Transgender women attacked with a hammer, suspect claims road rage not hate crime

The victims say their attacker used slurs and death threats.

Woman driving 311

Grapevine: Aid evacuees

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Construction is underway in Jerusalem's Talpiot neighborhood.