Traffic

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.

|ByTPS
A Magen David Adom mobile intensive care unit and paramedic, June 2, 2025; illustrative.
Members of the Arab community in Israel protest against the violence in their community, in Sakhnin, northern Israel, January 22, 2026.

Arab families protest rise in violent crime, murder, blocking Ayalon highway

“This struggle is a fight for life and against the abandonment of an entire society that bleeds every day,” the protesters said.

|ByWALLA
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men block a road and clash with police during a protest against the autopsy of toddlers who died in a daycare, in Jerusalem, January 20, 2026

Ultra-Orthodox rioters throw stones, call police 'Nazis' in protests over dead infants' autopsies

Eleven were arrested before protests began to disperse following the High Court of Justice's blocking of the planned autopsies.

|ByJAMES GENN, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
A police officer's bandaged hand is seen during protests in Jerusalem, December 27, 2025

Two policemen injured at religious youth protest in Jerusalem marking Ahuvia Sandak's death

The protesters, a group of young right-wing nationalists, took to the streets to mark five years since the death of hilltop youth Ahuvia Sandak.

|ByEFRAT FORSHER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

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
Driving (Illustrative photo)

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
EVERY PASSENGER is a story on the Jerusalem light rail.

Hunting dog pulled over for speeding in Slovakia

The dog's owner was fined on the spot for violating traffic regulations.

OCTOBER 2, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A dog sitting behind the wheel of a car. (Illustrative)

An old artillery shell causes traffic chaos in southern Jerusalem

Experts in the disposal of unexploded ordnance removed the shells.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Artillery shells found during construction work in Jerusalem. September 19, 2023

Two Israelis arrested on highway in connection to Tel Aviv bomb blast

One of the suspects arrested on Route 431 tied himself to the blast during an investigation by Shin Bet and Border Police.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli security forces at the scene where two suspects arrested on road 431, near Ramla, September 15, 2023

Did you ever wonder why traffic lights are red, orange, and green?

Unveiling the reason behind the choice of colors for traffic signals.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023ByWALLA!
The first electric traffic lights were introduced in 1914, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Six arrested during protests at Yariv Levin's home after police clashes

Protests are also expected to take place in Jerusalem on Monday afternoon, causing several traffic blockages throughout the city. 

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Anti-overhaul activists scuffle with police at a protest outside the home of Israeli Minister of Justice Yariv Levin, in Modi'in on September 11, 2023.

Police warn of heavy Tel Aviv traffic as Netanyahu visits new light rail

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will inspect the light rail system before its grand opening on Friday.

AUGUST 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tel Aviv traffic