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. Jerusalem saw 41mm of rain.
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Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding Across Israel
Record-breaking rainfall triggers widespread flooding across Israel, leading to emergency rescues and meteorological warnings.
Police preparedness for the football match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem, which will take place tomorrow at Bloomfield Stadium. Hundreds of police officers,
Police preparedness for the football match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem, which will take place tomorrow at Bloomfield Stadium. Hundreds of police officers,
Police preparedness for Jerusalem Day events – Tens of thousands participated throughout the day in events across the city and in the traditional ‘Dance of the Flags’ march – all routes were opened to traffic. District police officers
Israel Police ensured smooth Jerusalem Day celebrations with tens of thousands participating in events and the 'Dance of the Flags' march.
Preparation for the Flag March and Jerusalem Day events – In the last hour, roads along the march route have begun to be blocked to vehicular traffic. The roads blocked to traffic are: Ben Zvi (from Ruffin to Rabin),
Jerusalem roads blocked for Flag March; light rail reduced. Police ensure safety for tens of thousands.
Lufthansa to Resume Israel Flights June 1st
Lufthansa Group will resume flights to Israel starting June 1st, with Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa Cargo leading the return.
Huge Increase in Air Travelers Since Israel Implemented Open Skies Policy
Israel's Open Skies policy led to a massive surge in air travelers, with Ben Gurion Airport seeing passenger numbers jump from 8.5 million in 2005 to 24 million.
Large forces from the Jerusalem District are prepared for the Jerusalem Day 2026 events, which will take place on May 14-15, 2026. For traffic arrangements and additional information:
Jerusalem District Police are ready for Jerusalem Day 2026 events, May 14-15. See traffic info at gov.il.
Attempted car theft foiled moments before it was to be transferred to Judea and Samaria. During routine activity, an officer from the Jerusalem District identified a vehicle that aroused his suspicion.
Israel Police foiled an attempted car theft, arresting an illegal resident after a high-speed chase that ended without injuries.
Israel Launches App to Prevent Abuse of Disabled Parking Permits
Israel’s Ministry of Transportion launched a pilot program aimed at preventing the misuse of disabled parking permits through a new ...
Israel Police has begun investigating the circumstances of a serious road accident that occurred in Gush Etzion, during which a 3-year-old child was seriously injured by a passing vehicle.
Israel Police investigates a serious Gush Etzion road accident where a 3-year-old child was seriously injured by a vehicle.
Driver flees police, runs over volunteer
Israel Police arrest driver who fled, ran over volunteer during pursuit; volunteer sustained minor injuries.
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