Jerusalem light rail

Israel Police arrests hit squad in Triangle region, seizes weapons and drugs

Israel Police and Border Police arrested five suspected assassins in the Triangle region, seizing stolen IDF ammo, explosive parts, drugs, and tens of thousands of shekels in cash.

Israel Police and Border Police officers arrest suspected assassins in northern Israel, February 10, 2026.
The First Station, in snow.

Winter in Jerusalem: Valleys, rails, and the city’s stories

Graffiti paint saying "There is a Holocaust in Gaza," on the sidewalk at the central light rail station in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem man sprays 'Holocaust in Gaza' message at light rail station, arrested

Light Rail in Jerusalem

Jerusalem light rail's 'Red Line' to resume full operation this week


Apartment prices in Kiryat Menachem jumped within three months. This is the reason

The light rail extension to Hadassah Ein Kerem boosts Kiryat Menachem prices by up to 8% since March, with urban renewal and infrastructure growth signaling this is just the start.

The Jerusalem light rail is temporarily out of service, forcing commuters onto already crowded buses or scrambling for alternative ways to get around.

Jerusalem Red Line extension awaits ribbon cutting

The Jerusalem transportation master plan team responsible for building the Jerusalem light rail had planned to open the extension on Tuesday, but the trains remain parked in the depot.

  Signage at a light rail stop in Jerusalem indicate that the line is closed due to expansion work.

Light rail, heavy headache: What Jerusalemites think of the light rail construction

The Red Line was suspended for five days this past week. Beyond the inconvenience, where do the municipality and Jerusalemites stand on construction of the new lines to come?

  Signage at a light rail stop in Jerusalem indicate that the line is closed due to expansion work.

No trains, only tests: Jerusalem Light Rail suspended for expansion

Starting on February 9, the light rail system will be required to conduct a series of safety tests in order to obtain the necessary permits to meet international regulations.

 Pisgat Ze'ev Center Mall and light rail station.

Police thwart attempt to blow up Jerusalem's light rail, four suspects arrested

The suspects have been linked to multiple incidents of planting improvised explosive devices and throwing stones at police.

 Pisgat Ze'ev Center Mall and light rail station.

Bank Leumi to lead financing of Jerusalem light rail blue line

The Blue Line project in Jerusalem includes the construction of tracks for three light rail lines 31 kilometers long from the Gilo and Talpiot neighborhoods in the city’s south to Ramot in the north.

 EVERY PASSENGER is a story on the Jerusalem light rail.

This week in Jerusalem: We have a winner

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 EVERY PASSENGER is a story on the Jerusalem light rail.

Israel announces winning tender for Jerusalem light rail's Blue Line

According to the announcement, the Blue Line will begin operations in stages between 2028 and 2030.

 EVERY PASSENGER is a story on the Jerusalem light rail.

Israeli security guard wounded in Jerusalem terror stabbing

The victim was lightly injured.

 United Hatzalah personnel at Givat HaMivtar light rail station in Jerusalem, September 21, 2023.

This week in Jerusalem: Choo choo is coming

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 PREPARING FOOD baskets: Jerusalem families are struggling more than ever.