Israel News » Jerusalem News Israel » Jerusalem » Traffic: Haredi protesters demonstrate against light rail construction on Jerusalem's Bar Ilan Street, September 7, 2026. (credit: Israel Police Spokesperson)
Police said activists tried to block traffic and damage the construction sites, and officers began dispersing the crowd after declaring the demonstration illegal.
News Israel » Jerusalem » Traffic: Jerusalem's Green Line begins service Friday, expanding light rail network
The new line is approximately 7 kilometers, or 4.3 miles, long and includes 13 stations, 12 of them new. During peak hours, trains are expected to run every eight minutes.
News Israel » Jerusalem » Traffic: Jerusalem's L3 opens after years of delays, turning one light rail line into a network
Jerusalem's new L3 line connects Haturim with Malha, creating the city's first interconnected light rail network after years of construction, disruption and delays.
News Israel » Jerusalem » Traffic: Israel’s traffic nightmare deepens as just 16% commute by public transit
Despite major investments in rail and light rail, the share of workers using public transportation has fallen over the past decade as car commuting rises, with sharp regional gaps and mixed satisfacti ...
News Israel » Jerusalem » Traffic: Haredi protesters disrupt light rail construction, block traffic on Jerusalem's Bar Ilan Street
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News Israel » Jerusalem » Traffic: Jewish, Muslim, Christian Jerusalem Old City vendors say reduced tourism is harming businesses
Vendors pointed to a shortage of flights, high airfares, and lingering fears abroad about security as the main reasons traffic into Israel has suffered.