Police clock biker at 285 km/h, may be Israel’s fastest ever speeding offence

Police in Israel on Tuesday said they recorded what may be the fastest speeding offence ever documented in the country, after a motorcyclist was allegedly caught travelling at 285 km/h (178 mph) on a northern highway. Read more

Israeli protesters urging Gaza hostage deal block roads

Demonstrators are taking to the streets, blocking rush hour traffic at major intersections across Israel, to push for a hostage deal with Hamas. Read more

Israel’s Ministry of Transport and Road Safety unveils plan to reduce car use by half

A new plan by Israel’s Ministry of Transport, National Infrastructure and Road Safety has set itself the ambitious goal of cutting Israeli car use by half, and promoting walking, cycling, scooter use and public transport instead, a report by Globes said on Wednesday. Read more