Local road safety leaders trained
Israel's National Road Safety Authority concluded its largest ever training course for 26 local authority leaders, enhancing road safety management...
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Transportation
Transportation Ministry & Road Safety•
Govt OKs: South’s backup airport to be built in Tze’elim
Israel's government approves building a new backup international airport in Tze'elim, Negev, accelerating plans to boost aviation capacity and prevent...
TPS-IL•
Red Traffic Light Saves Stroke Victim’s Life
A red traffic light in Rishon LeZion saved 75-year-old Moshe Ami Benita's life after he suffered a stroke. A passing...
Pesach Benson•
Israeli Road Fatalities Hit 19-Year High Despite Fewer Accidents
Israeli road fatalities reached a 19-year high in 2025 with 459 deaths, despite a significant drop in overall accidents. This...
Pesach Benson•
Winter Storm in Israel Claims Life, Floods Roads and Traps Drivers
A severe winter storm in Israel claimed one life, flooding roads, trapping drivers, and causing widespread damage across the country...
Pesach Benson•
Flooding and High Winds Disrupt Roads and Flights as Storm Sweeps Israel
Flooding and high winds from a powerful winter storm disrupt Israel on January 13, causing traffic chaos and flight delays....
Pesach Benson•
Tel Aviv Metro Project Faces Delays, Cost Overruns; Comptroller Warns
Israel's Tel Aviv Metro Project faces severe delays and billions in cost overruns, State Comptroller warns. This massive infrastructure undertaking.
Pesach Benson•
Israel’s Aviation Rebounds in 2025 With 33% Increase in Passengers
Israel's aviation sector soared in 2025 with a remarkable 33% increase, bringing 18.4 million passengers through Ben Gurion Airport, signaling...
Pesach Benson•
Train Service Restored After Deadly Incident Halts Tel Aviv Rail Corridor
Train service fully restored in Tel Aviv after deadly incident halts rail corridor, causing widespread delays. Police investigating.
Pesach Benson•
Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding Across Israel
Record-breaking rainfall triggers widespread flooding across Israel, leading to emergency rescues and meteorological warnings.