Transportation

After a meeting with Wizz Air's CEO, the company announced it will launch a base in Israel in April. Regev welcomed the move, stressing commitment to competition against high prices.

“It will not happen under any circumstances, even if a budget is not passed,” Regev’s office said, insisting she will block any additional burden on riders without parallel service improvements.

Transportation Ministry says it is examining the source of the malfunction, as clips from Ashdod and Ramat Gan show siren-like sounds and Arabic music.

The FAA lifts flight cuts at 40 US airports after staffing concerns decline, signaling a return to normal operations.

As the 2025 traffic death toll hit 400, Minister Miri Regev attended Netanyahu’s trial. Her spokesman appeared to make light of the tragedy, sparking a public and media backlash.

The investigation comes amid disputes over the re-introduction of the ride-sharing app Uber to Israel, which threatens to disrupt the local taxi services.

US transportation secretary confirms reduction at 40 major airports starting Friday after the gov't shutdown left 63,000 workers without pay, worsening staff shortages and increasing delays.

The shutdown has exacerbated staffing shortages, forcing 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers to work without pay.

"This is an illegitimate decision that will prevent a huge public from reaching the rally and praying," Shas leader Arye Deri said.

Road closures began at noon, and Israel Police and Netvei Israel have called on the public to avoid driving to the entrance area to Jerusalem throughout the day.