Traffic

Israel's noise pollution upsets animals as much as people - but can be reduced, study finds

Researchers at Beersheba’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have pioneered a first-of-its-kind spatial model that maps how road noise disrupts animal behavior.

  Israeli drivers and roads are notorious for being among the worst worldwide.
 A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.

US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say

 An illustrative image of slow-moving traffic on Israel's Ayalon Highway.

Driver speeding to escape sirens gets license suspension in landmark ruling

Bus carrying IDF soldiers to base overturns near Mitzpe Ramon in southern Israel, February 26, 2026.

Within two hours: Three bus crashes in southern Israel leave 37 injured, including IDF soldiers


NoTraffic raises $50 million in Series B funding to digitize mobility around the world

The Israeli start-up’s AI-powered solution retrofits onto existing infrastructure, offering traffic management, enhanced safety, and efficiency through a SaaS platform and smart sensor technology.

 The Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv is seen filled with traffic amid an emergency protest following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's firing of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, on March 26, 2023.

Will a white light be added to traffic signals for self-driving cars?

The potential of fourth, white light to be added to traffic lights could be used to help human drivers yield for self-driving cars, experts say.

The autonomous driving systems installed on a test vehicle that drove in various scenarios in real-time on a physical test surface at the Shlomo Group Arena in Tel Aviv.

One killed, several injured in three-way crash on Israel's Highway 1

Another crash a few hours later ended with nine people injured as well.

 One killed, several injured in three-way crash on Israel's Highway 1 June 10, 2023.

Ten Israelis injured in traffic accidents Thursday night

There were six traffic accidents all over the country resulting in varying levels of injury on Thursday night and early Friday morning.

 Car accident

Colorado man puts dog in driver's seat, blames dog for speeding - report

The dog is currently being taken care of by an acquaintance of its owner, the driver.

 Israel Police.

Chrysler-parent Stellantis recalls 219,000 Jeep SUVs over fire risks

NHTSA said owners should follow Stellantis' advice and park outside until the recall is developed and owners get repairs.

 A staff member cleans a Jeep Gladiator pickup truck displayed at the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) booth during the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China November 6, 2019.

Israeli traffic light with conflicting instructions confuses drivers

Drivers were confronted with conflicting instructions at the intersection in Kiryat Ono.

 Traffic light displaying green.

Grapevine: Road reminders

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

LGBT flag on Jerusalem's King George Street, July 31, 2018

DAN, Kyndryl work to bring network of fast lane toll roads to Israel’s metropolitan centers

By allowing travel at speeds of at least 70km/h on the dedicated fast lanes, the project is expected to significantly reduce the time people spend in traffic jams.

Heavy traffic jam on the Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv due to construction work, on June 11, 2020

Grapevine: Uncomfortable abode

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 HAPOEL JERUSALEM players celebrate on the court following their 67-61 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the State Cup final last Thursday.