Light rail

Haredi protests against Jerusalem Light Rail continue, reports of over NIS 400 million in damage

The protests follow an N12 News report that haredi protests have cumulatively caused over NIS 400 million in damage to the Jerusalem light rail's unfinished Green Line.

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Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters set fire to construction materials during a protest against construction work on the Jerusalem Light Rail in the Bar-Ilan area of Jerusalem, June 8, 2026.
Ultra orthoodx jewish men block a road during a protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order, in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026.

Police remove haredi protesters attempting to block Jerusalem light rail construction

Members of Jerusalem's haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community have for weeks attempted to block construction of the light rail on Bar Ilan Street.

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A rendering of the planned light rail connection between Gush Etzion and Jerusalem.

Gush Etzion, Efrat, to be easily accessible to Jerusalem by light rail under new proposal

The proposed train line would mark the first direct rail connection between Gush Etzion and the capital, as the region continues to grow and make other major road improvements.

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Israel Police responding to haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protest near Shabbat Square in Jerusaelm, June 19, 2026.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters block traffic, set fire on road near Jerusalem's Shabbat Square

On Thursday evening, light rail service was partially suspended between Jerusalem’s central bus station and Mount Herzl station due to haredi protests.

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Tel Aviv's light rail can run on Shabbat while keeping Jewish halacha - here's how

We need religious leadership that can give us solutions, not excuses for why it cannot be done.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023BySHERWIN POMERANTZ
ACTIVISTS PROTEST aboard a Tel Aviv area light rail train last month against the decision not to operate the service on Shabbat.

Chinese firms invest heavily in Israel – and are eager to do more

Chinese companies do a lot of business globally and specifically in Israel – and are eager to do more. A visit to the country illuminates the reach and realities.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023ByALAN D. ABBEY
NIGHT FALLS outside Tianamen Square, Beijing.

Terrorist killed after stabbing attack at Jerusalem light rail station

The attacker was killed on-site after stabbing a 25-year-old man, who is in moderate condition.

AUGUST 30, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The scene of the stabbing attack on Shimon HaTzadik St. in Jerusalem on August 30, 2023.

14 Days: Terror strikes

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

AUGUST 25, 2023BySTEVE LINDE
Shay Nigrekar and Aviar Nir

Grapevine: Help is here

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AUGUST 25, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
FLEUR HASSAN-NAHOUM speaks at a protest in Jerusalem’s Safra Square against construction in the Rehes Lavan (White Ridge) nature reserve.

Tel Aviv Red Line light rail leaves the station

"This is a holiday for Israel," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

AUGUST 18, 2023ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Dankal Tel Aviv light rail

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

Tel Aviv mayor boycotts light rail ceremony: 'It should also operate on Shabbat'

The Tel Aviv mayor will, however, arrive for the first ride on Friday with the first passengers.

AUGUST 16, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai attends the annual international Municipal Innovation Conference in Tel Aviv, February 19, 2020

Beersheba to get its own light rail after 30 years of attempts

The project is set to take a decade to complete and will cost about NIS 8 billion.

AUGUST 14, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Trial runs of the new Metropolitan Light Rail in Yaffo-Tel Aviv. The Light Rail will run through Tel Aviv and surrounding central cities. August 01, 2023.

What will Tel Aviv's new light rail do to property prices?

The new Tel Aviv light rail will create through arteries that didn't exist previously, raising the question of how property prices will be impacted.

AUGUST 14, 2023ByANAT DANIELY LEV/GLOBES VIA TNS
Trial runs of the new Metropolitan Light Rail in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. The Light Rail will run through Tel Aviv and surrounding central cities. June 6, 2023.