Traffic

Ship traffic plunges after Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Five vessels passed the strait on Sunday, from 26 ships spotted a day earlier, data from analytics firm Kpler showed.

JUNE 22, 2026|ByREUTERS

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 16, 2026.

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

Operation Roaring Lion obscures Israel’s worsening traffic toll, road safety statistics

Excluding March, when Israelis were largely at home due to the war, 157 people were killed this year compared with 147 in the same period last year, an increase of nearly 7%.

JUNE 9, 2026|ByUDI ETZION

A driver caught using their cellphone while driving during Israel Police’s enforcement campaign aimed at cracking down on traffic offenses across Israel.

Israel Police issue over 4,000 tickets in crackdown on dangerous, distracted driving

Drivers were captured on camera engaging in offenses such as distracted driving, using a cellphone while driving, and speeding, with many of the traffic infractions being repeat offenses.

MAY 30, 2026|ByGOLDIE KATZ

Security and rescue forces at the scene of a bus accident in central Tel Aviv, May 18, 2026.

'A national issue': Police to launch nationwide crackdown on dangerous drivers, road violations

The plan includes bolstering police presence on the roads, stepping up enforcement, and expanding intelligence and operational efforts to catch drivers responsible for serious offenses.

MAY 28, 2026|ByALON HACHMON

Evolution of Jerusalem's Bar-Ilan/Shmuel Hanavi Interchange

Traffic Corner: The Bar-Ilan/Shmuel Hanavi interchange serves as a focal point for the lighr rail, with plans to integrate both the Green Line and the Blue Line of the light rail system.

MARCH 3, 2024ByALEX WINSTON

Expected to take two years, the light rail will transform the Bar-Ilan/Shmuel Hanavi junction.

Israeli traffic enforcement cameras fail reliability tests, expert says

University of Haifa expert claims Technion experiment on traffic enforcement camera reliability was flawed, leading to doubts on A3 system accuracy.

MARCH 3, 2024ByUDI EZION

A3 camera. The police are preparing to hand over their operation from the hands of Timim policemen

NYPD arrests 13 pro-Palestinian protesters who backed-up Manhattan traffic during morning rush hour

It's not clear who organized Monday morning's protest.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest as they take part in the ‘Biden: Stop supporting genocide!’ rally in New York City on January 20.

7 charged for taking drivers tests for others, passing fake licensing

Over 100 licenses were believed to be obtained in the now-obstructed crime ring.

JANUARY 24, 2024ByJOANIE MARGULIES

A guide to Jerusalem real estate, construction boom, and traffic

In this new series of articles, we will look at Jerusalem’s continuous construction attempts, through real estate and public projects.

JANUARY 12, 2024ByALEX WINSTON

City of cranes, Israel’s national bird (as the joke goes).

Transportation Ministry announces change to public transport amid Israel's war with Hamas

While Israeli residents are advised to avoid all non-essential travel, Israel's Transportation Ministry posted further information regarding traffic operation schedules.

OCTOBER 11, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF