Traffic

Controlled chaos: Inside Israel's air traffic during unprecedented US-Israel strikes - interview

It was the most complex, dangerous, and historic day since the establishment of the Israeli Air Force's air traffic control. Hundreds of aircraft of every possible type were returning simultaneously.

|ByAMIR BOHBOT
The US Air Force Thunderbirds fly up the Hudson River over New York City on August 4, 2026. The Thunderbirds performed at the Air Dot Show New York in Orange County, NY and are next headlining the Rochester International Airshow.
Navigating American roads requires international travelers to understand local laws, rental car rules, and common driving challenges.

Road-safety lessons every international traveler should know before driving in the U.S.

From state-specific traffic laws to rental insurance and accident procedures, here's what every visitor should know before driving in the U.S.

|ByIN COOPERATION WITH GSD MEDIA
A vehicle is seen engulfed in flames on Highway 1 near the Shoresh Interchange on August 3, 2026.

Traffic briefly halted on Highway 1 as vehicle goes up in flames amid record-breaking heatwave

Emergency responders, including the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority, arrived on the scene shortly after it began. 

|ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS
Traffic congestion on the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv following a protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order, June 11, 2026.

Congestion fees in Tel Aviv to be implemented in 2028 despite Transportation Minister opposition

The congestion charge project is moving forward despite continued opposition from Transportation Minister Miri Regev, although it has already been approved by the Knesset and the government.

|ByUDI ETZION

Gantz joins judicial reform protests at Western Wall

According to N12, demonstrators will form a human chain from the Western Wall to the Knesset following the prayers. 

JULY 23, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MK Benny Gantz attends a special prayer of Anti-reform activists at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, on July 23, 2023.

'Day of Resistance' protests cause widespread traffic jams

Railway platforms in Haifa, Binyamina, Herzliya, and Tel Aviv HaShalom are also expected to be blocked due to the protests.

JULY 18, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People demonstrate on the 'Day of National Resistance' in protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial reform, in Tel Aviv, Israel July 18, 2023.

Rail traffic in central Israel temporarily disrupted by electrical malfunction

Trains traveling from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Beit Shemesh, and a number of other locations were affected.

JULY 13, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel Railways trains

How are commuters affected by Israel's 'Day of Resistance'?

The writer was forced to give up his efforts to get to a protest as public transport couldn't get through the road blockages.

JULY 11, 2023ByBEN RAAB
Anti-judicial overhaul demonstrators block a main road at the entrance to Haifa, during a protest against the judicial overhaul on July 11, 2023.

NoTraffic raises $50 million in Series B funding to digitize mobility around the world

The Israeli start-up’s AI-powered solution retrofits onto existing infrastructure, offering traffic management, enhanced safety, and efficiency through a SaaS platform and smart sensor technology.

JULY 3, 2023ByZACHY HENNESSEY
The Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv is seen filled with traffic amid an emergency protest following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's firing of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, on March 26, 2023.

Will a white light be added to traffic signals for self-driving cars?

The potential of fourth, white light to be added to traffic lights could be used to help human drivers yield for self-driving cars, experts say.

JUNE 23, 2023ByWALLA!
The autonomous driving systems installed on a test vehicle that drove in various scenarios in real-time on a physical test surface at the Shlomo Group Arena in Tel Aviv.

One killed, several injured in three-way crash on Israel's Highway 1

Another crash a few hours later ended with nine people injured as well.

JUNE 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
One killed, several injured in three-way crash on Israel's Highway 1 June 10, 2023.

Ten Israelis injured in traffic accidents Thursday night

There were six traffic accidents all over the country resulting in varying levels of injury on Thursday night and early Friday morning.

JUNE 2, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Car accident

Colorado man puts dog in driver's seat, blames dog for speeding - report

The dog is currently being taken care of by an acquaintance of its owner, the driver.

MAY 21, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel Police.

Chrysler-parent Stellantis recalls 219,000 Jeep SUVs over fire risks

NHTSA said owners should follow Stellantis' advice and park outside until the recall is developed and owners get repairs.

MAY 16, 2023ByREUTERS
A staff member cleans a Jeep Gladiator pickup truck displayed at the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) booth during the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China November 6, 2019.