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Transport Minister insists: Light rail service on Shabbat

According to data provided by i24NEWS, the move would save Israel a total of $5 billion, making up for 40% of the project's original cost.

Transport Minister Michaeli’s announcement on promoting public transportation on Shabbat whipped up a storm.

Minister Michaeli proposes allowing public the opportunity to order public transportation services from private companies during Shabbat.

Coercion will not help in the matter of keeping Shabbat in public, and legislation must be reached representatives from all walks of life

Yisrael Beytenu chairman livid after Transportation Ministry cancels bus routes that operated on Shabbat.

Hundreds hold another protest against the Shabbat bus routes outside home of Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai.

The Supreme Court rejected a petition by the Reform Movement in Israel that sought to force public transportation on Shabbat.

The study also found that 98% of businesses said they wouldn’t take customer calls on Shabbat.

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel urges end to coalition crisis sparked by infrastructure work on Jewish holy day.

Following campaign for public transportation on Shabbat, haredi parties to promote law preventing change in the status quo.

Lapid's party backtracks on push for public transport on Shabbat, days after opening branch for national religious supporters.

Justice Minister said the Meretz bill was too sweeping, and that reform in Shabbat transport must be gradual.