Traffic

US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say

The Strait of Hormuz, controlled on one side by Iran, carries a fifth of the world's oil trade.

APRIL 4, 2026|ByREUTERS

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.

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

Driver speeding to escape sirens gets license suspension in landmark ruling

The court emphasized that speeding in emergency situations may increase, rather than reduce, risk, and suspended the driver’s license for 30 days.

MARCH 19, 2026|ByKATERYNA POBEREZHNA

Bus carrying IDF soldiers to base overturns near Mitzpe Ramon in southern Israel, February 26, 2026.

Within two hours: Three bus crashes in southern Israel leave 37 injured, including IDF soldiers

Twenty-one people were injured near Mitzpe Ramon, 11 near the Nevatim junction, and another five near Ruhama.

FEBRUARY 26, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

A Magen David Adom mobile intensive care unit and paramedic, June 2, 2025; illustrative.

Red traffic light saves stroke victim's life in Rishon Lezion

A passing Magen David Adom paramedic saved the life of 75-year-old Moshe Ami Benita, who suffered a stroke while stopped at a red light in Rishon Lezion during a routine drive home.

FEBRUARY 2, 2026|ByTPS

Jerusalem Winner Marathon is here: All road closures and transport changes - explainer

Traffic Corner: The city has announced the traffic arrangements in place for the marathon.

MARCH 7, 2024ByALEX WINSTON

Thousands of runners pound the pavement in Jerusalem’s annual marathon, with part of the race near the Old City walls, March 17, 2023.

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