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Fire near railway tracks contained after disrupting train service across central, southern Israel

Firefighters are working with Israel Railways to contain the fire and protect the track's infrastructure.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Firefighter works to extinguish the flames after a wildfire broke out in Samaria on July 18.
Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what US Central Command (CENTCOM) said were strikes on Iranian military targets, in this screen grab from a video released on July 8, 2026.

Several explosions heard in southeastern Iran, air defense systems activated - report

US officials told The Jerusalem Post that America was not responsible for the explosions. However, a Bushehr official told IRNA that a military site in the region was hit by a US-Israeli projectile.

|BySHOSHANA BAKER, REUTERS, IDAN KWELLER
View of Savidor train station in Tel Aviv, May 21, 2026; Illustrative.

Man seriously injured after being struck by train at Ra'anana South Station

MDA personnel responded to the scene of the incident and provided first aid before transferring the man to Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba, where he is being treated for multiple internal injuries.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
View of Savidor train station in Tel Aviv, May 21, 2026; Illustrative.

Israel's Eastern Rail Line opens for partial operations, three new stations inaugurated

The fully operational Eastern Rail Line will increase the railway network's capacity by approximately 30%, Israel Railways said, giving the system added flexibility to accommodate growing demand.

|ByAARON GLICK

US, Saudi Arabia, India discuss possible Middle East rail, port deal

If Saudi Arabia and Israel normalize ties, Israel could be linked into the rail deal.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023ByREUTERS
Indian evacuees from Yemen, gesture as they wait to leave for the southern Indian city of Hyderabad from Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus railway station, after their arrival in Mumbai April 2, 2015.

Tel Aviv light rail to bring heavy changes to city life

MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS: After years of construction and billions in cost, the Tel Aviv Light Rail starts heading down the track.

AUGUST 18, 2023ByJOANIE MARGULIES
A DRIVER conducts a test run this week for the Tel Aviv Light Rail line that was to be launched on Friday.

Germany probes arson at Holocaust memorial site in Berlin

The investigation into the incident was taken over by the Federal Criminal Police Office, Germany's central criminal investigation agency.

AUGUST 13, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The memorial plaque on the Platform 17 memorial site at the Berlin-Grunewald train station in Germany

14 Days: Knesset vote

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

AUGUST 11, 2023BySTEVE LINDE
COALITION MEMBERS take a selfie after the Law to Cancel the Reasonableness Standard passed on Monday in the Knesset.

My Word: Trainspotting a Saudi deal? - comment

Israel would help bring everyone together – courtesy of a railway that could eventually link the Jewish state with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Call it a (rail)road map for peace. 

AUGUST 3, 2023ByLIAT COLLINS
FLAGS OF Saudi Arabia and Israel stand together in a kitchen staging area as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds meetings at the State Department in Washington, in October 2021.

Letters to the Editor August 2, 2023: Fairies and Santa Claus

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

AUGUST 2, 2023ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters

Israel needs to fix its existing train lines before making new ones - editorial

Before taking on as ambitious a project as a fast train from Kiryat Shmona to Eilat, the government should prioritize upgrading existing infrastructure.

JULY 31, 2023ByJPOST EDITORIAL
An Israel Railways train.

Israel and Saudi Arabia to be linked by future railway – Netanyahu

“Today we are launching the 'One Israel' project - connecting the entire country by high-speed train fromKiryat Shmona to Eilat,” Netanyahu said.

JULY 30, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
A train in Israel.

Transportation Ministry surprises Israelis with higher fares

This change was implemented for app users only and is set to come into effect for Rav Kav users on August 1.

JULY 25, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A BUS STOPS outside the Central Bus Station in Jerusalem.

Israel must act against judicial reform protests at train stations, Regev tells A-G

The judicial reform protesters announced that they will be targeting the train stations in Tuesday's major protest.

JULY 17, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
A huge crowd of people are seen flooding the Yitzhak Navon train station in Jerusalem as they head as protesters head to demonstrate against Israel's judicial reform, on February 13, 2023.