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Weeknight closures are trapping drivers across the country as infrastructure projects expand, while officials warn the heaviest disruption will come when construction begins on the Tel Aviv metro

Farmers harvested 30 tons of sweet grapes beneath solar panels at Ma’ale Gilboa, where protective shade and renewable-energy production are being combined in one of Israel’s hottest regions

Police are sharply lowering enforcement thresholds on high-risk roads as traffic violations move into an administrative system; critics warn of mass

Israel's metro project takes a major step forward as NTA opens prequalification for $8 billion in tenders covering hundreds of driverless trains, signaling and power systems, with foreign bidders required to partner with Israeli cybersecurity firms

A helium balloon shorted electrical cables, causing loud blasts and delays as passengers were moved off platforms and a senior rail official issued a stark safety warning

TiME is purchasing important natural areas to ensure their preservation; A Mexican influencer posted a video claiming it is actually an Israeli organization that takes land from locals around the world to exploit their resources for the benefit of Israel

A new Noga document reveals 100 requests for data centers nationwide, including projects at IKEA, BIG and Rami Levy sites, as AI and cloud demand push electricity needs to unprecedented levels

Moments after getting engaged in the Dolomites, Maor Tzabari and her partner asked a stranger to take their photo; an exchange over Israel and Palestine soured the encounter, which later erupted into competing viral videos

Despite major investments in rail and light rail, the share of workers using public transportation has fallen over the past decade as car commuting rises, with sharp regional gaps and mixed satisfaction with service

In 2024, one in four cars sold in Israel was electric, but EV penetration fell to just 11%-12% in the first half of 2026; purchase tax could reach 52%, charging remains unevenly distributed and regulations keep changing