Highway 6

Following hours of haredi draft protests, Israeli highways reopen to traffic

Protests cause heavy traffic on 29 major roads • Social media footage shows protesters and secular citizens in violent physical altercations • MKs Goldknopf, Malkieli attended protests

A haredi man looks on as traffic builds at Hemed Interchange on Highway 1 amid ultra-Orthadox anti-draft protests, June 24, 2026.
Ultra orthoodx jewish men block a road and clash with police during a protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order, at Ganot junction near Tel Aviv, June 11, 2026.

Haredi activists rush to Ashdod checkpoint after draft dodgers detained in stop

Magen David Adom paramedics treat a civilian who was shot by an off-duty soldier on Highway 6, January 8, 2026.

Soldier charged with premeditated murder after Highway 6 shooting

A bus overturns on Highway 6 near Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, January 16, 2026.

At least 27 injured as bus overturns on Highway 6 near Kiryat Gat


Highway 6 victim's brother contradicts IDF soldier's claim of self-defense

Sharif Mufak Hadid, a 26-year-old from Daliat al-Carmel, was fatally shot on Highway 6 by Shalev Hajaj, a 21-year-old off-duty IDF soldier who was in civilian clothes at the time.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Off-duty soldier arrested after fatally shooting civilian during Highway 6 road rage incident

The off-duty soldier, who claims to have felt threatened during an argument, shot the civilian.

Magen David Adom paramedics treat a civilian who was shot by an off-duty soldier on Highway 6, January 8, 2026.

'Modest and humble': Beersheba District Court president Benny Sagi dies in Highway 6 car crash

Beersheba District Court President Benny Sagi was killed in a car crash on Highway 6, with police investigating the incident and leaders across Israel mourning his death.

Beersheba District Court president Benny Sagi's motorcycle following the fatal car crash on Highway 6, January 4, 2026.

Seven hurt in car accident on Highway 6, toddler evacuated to hospital with head injury

MDA said paramedics treated seven injured in a Highway 6 accident, including a three year old boy taken to Rambam with a head injury.

Haifa’s Rambam Health Care Campus, pictured in September 22, 2024; illustrative.

11 fatalities in Israeli road accidents over the past week

In just the last week, 11 people have been killed in traffic accidents. Since the start of July, 35 people have died in car accidents, compared to 30 fatalities in June.

 Scene of deadly car accident between Palestinian and Israeli car in West Bank

Stepping up: BBB opens branches at four gas stations on Highway 6

The burger chain expands to Highway 6 rest areas, offering fast service with digital ordering, allowing travelers to skip the counter and enjoy a quick, convenient dining experience.

 BBB by the way

Get ready for a major revolution on Highway 6 starting April 1st

Highway 6, Israel's main transport artery, will undergo major changes starting April 1st, 2025, aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving travel efficiency.

 Part of Highway 6