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Man attacked by an Arab on the light rail demands compensation

Arab attacked and threatened the Jew while traveling on the light rail in Jerusalem five years ago.

Man attacked by an Arab on the light rail demands compensation

Rabbi Ariel:

Light rail in Ramat Gan: intentional incitement

According to Rabbi Ariel, "The residents of Ramat Gan who keep Shabbat are interested in a quiet atmosphere."

Light rail in Ramat Gan: intentional incitement

Rabbi Ya'akov Ariel on Light Rail: 'No need for it on Shabbat'

President of the Hutam organization, Rabbi Yaakov Ariel, published a message of support for the non-operation of the light rail on Shabbat.

Rabbi Ya'akov Ariel on Light Rail: 'No need for it on Shabbat'

History in Gush Dan:

Tel Aviv Light Rail officially opens

Trains will operate weekdays starting at 5:00 a.m. On Fridays, service will stop three hours before Shabbat.

Tel Aviv Light Rail officially opens

Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area:

Shabbat light rail to begin in a year, company vows

Central Israel light rail will travel underground through haredi city of Bnei Brak on Shabbat, company says.

Shabbat light rail to begin in a year, company vows

Arson suspected in Jerusalem neighborhood

Road-pressing machinery went up in flames. Extremists opposed to expansion of Light Rail under suspicion.

Arson suspected in Jerusalem neighborhood

Arab who slapped Jewish youth is arrested

Arab man, 21, who slapped a Jewish youth and uploaded it to TikTok, is arrested.

Arab who slapped Jewish youth is arrested

Arab slaps yeshiva student, then posts it to TikTok

Video posted to TikTok shows Arab slapping Jewish yeshiva student on the Light Rail in Jerusalem. Police investigating.

Arab slaps yeshiva student, then posts it to TikTok

First in Israel: Electric train on wheels

Train will travel semi-autonomously and carry up to 500 passengers. Minister Regev: 'Israel chosen to be first country to receive train.'

First in Israel: Electric train on wheels

Haredi extremists damage train in Jerusalem

Rioters damage a train car, smash windows of train and station with rocks and pour concrete on the tracks.

Haredi extremists damage train in Jerusalem

19-year-old killed after being hit by Light Rail in Jerusalem

19-year-old woman killed after being hit by a Light Rail vehicle near the central station in Jerusalem.

19-year-old killed after being hit by Light Rail in Jerusalem

Jerusalem has one of world's 'smartest' transportation systems

Hi-tech traffic system in Israel's capital lands Jerusalem place in the Smart City Expo's finals.

Jerusalem has one of world's 'smartest' transportation systems

Light rail train to link Samaria with Central Israel?

Minister Katz instructs Netivei Israel company to go ahead with plans for light rail between Ariel, Petah Tikva, and Rosh Ha'ayin.

Light rail train to link Samaria with Central Israel?

Light rail attendants give woman a ticket over 14 cents

Woman who boarded light rail in Jerusalem was lacking 14 cents on her travel card. Attendants wrote her a ticket.

Light rail attendants give woman a ticket over 14 cents

Construction of Tel Aviv light rail is on schedule

Watch: ILTV reports on the new light rail that Israel is set to launch that will link Tel Aviv and the surrounding cities.

Construction of Tel Aviv light rail is on schedule

Bnei Brak appeals Shabbat light rail construction

Predominantly haredi city blasts plans to carry out infrastructure work for new light rail train on Shabbat, in violation of agreement.

Bnei Brak appeals Shabbat light rail construction

Arab carrying knife nabbed at Jerusalem light rail stop

Jerusalem Arab with knife caught at light rail stop near Meah Shearim.

Arab carrying knife nabbed at Jerusalem light rail stop

Light rail company makes big profits on unnecessary fines

Jerusalem's CityPass earns 7 million shekels over four years - from fines alone.

Light rail company makes big profits on unnecessary fines

Will the government nix fines for using another's Rav Kav?

Tourists in Jerusalem, rejoice: Transportation Ministry works to cancel fine for passengers who pay using someone else's Rav Kav card.

Will the government nix fines for using another's Rav Kav?

Jerusalem to get additional 'Rav Kav' machines

Haredi MK pushes Jerusalem transportation committee to expedite placement of additional Rav Kav machines.

Jerusalem to get additional 'Rav Kav' machines

Jerusalem drops CityPass from light rail extension

Government puts extension of existing line, construction of new line, up for grabs, takes rights away from CityPass.

Jerusalem drops CityPass from light rail extension

'He stabbed her 7 times and murdered her'

Jerusalem district attorney submits indictment against terrorist who stabbed Hannah Bladon to death on Jerusalem light rail in April.

'He stabbed her 7 times and murdered her'

Terror victim may have paid for good deed with her life

Police investigation shows victim caught terrorist's eye after she gave her seat to someone else.

Terror victim may have paid for good deed with her life

Victim of Jerusalem terror attack identified

Authorities identify terror victim as British exchange student interested in religious sciences and archaeology.

Victim of Jerusalem terror attack identified

Tel Aviv train station closes for six days

Tel Aviv train station closes, government provides passengers with buses and a shuttle service.

Tel Aviv train station closes for six days

'Golda' begins digging tunnel for Tel Aviv trains

First tunnel boring machine to work on building Tel Aviv light rail named after Israel's first female Prime Minister.

'Golda' begins digging tunnel for Tel Aviv trains

Light rail train runs over man protesting on tracks

Man run over by Jerusalem's light rail train while protesting on tracks.

Light rail train runs over man protesting on tracks

Light rail train allows passengers to pay using Rav Kav credit

Light rail allows passengers to pay with money already charged to their Rav Kav, instead of buying a separate ticket.

Light rail train allows passengers to pay using Rav Kav credit

Jerusalem light railway to pass through Emek Refaim

New line of light rail train will connect Gilo, Ramot to city center, pass through popular Emek Refaim area.

Jerusalem light railway to pass through Emek Refaim

'No artificial barriers'

New light rail system will connect Jerusalem with Judea and Samaria.

'No artificial barriers'

Crane collapses in Tel Aviv, none injured

A crane collapsed in Tel Aviv Thursday at the light rail construction site.

Crane collapses in Tel Aviv, none injured

CityPass fines Belgian tourist who didn't know how to pay

CityPass inspectors fined a Belgian tourist who asked them how to pay and took her passport in order to 'help' her.

CityPass fines Belgian tourist who didn't know how to pay

Third Jerusalem light rail line receives city approval

The 'blue' line will complete a network with the current 'red' line and the approved 'green' line to service 600,000 residents of Jerusalem.

Third Jerusalem light rail line receives city approval

New Israel Fund Succeeds: Another Company Divests From Israel

New Israel Fund Succeeds: Another Company Divests From Israel

4 Jews, 1 Arab Wounded in Jerusalem Rock Attack

Arab terrorists launch rock barrage on bus and 2 cars, damaging vehicles and wounding 5 passengers, shortly after rock attack on light rail.

4 Jews, 1 Arab Wounded in Jerusalem Rock Attack

Jerusalem Synagogue Massacre: Enough Status Quo, Maybe?

Jerusalem Synagogue Massacre: Enough Status Quo, Maybe?

Watch: Light Rail Guards Get Tough on Suspects

Ceaseless loud wailing did not help two Arab suspects who attacked Light Rail security guards.

Watch: Light Rail Guards Get Tough on Suspects

Police Hushing Up Light Rail Terror

Jerusalem Police tell Light Rail operator not to inform the public of rock attacks on its lines, unless it receives police approval.

Police Hushing Up Light Rail Terror

Jerusalem Mayor: Don't Talk So Much about Terrorism

Nir Barkat wants media discussion of daily terror attacks against Jews in the capital to stop, says it hurts business and cultural life.

Jerusalem Mayor: Don't Talk So Much about Terrorism

Arab Rock Terror Limits Jerusalem Light Rail

A mere 16 out of 23 trains remain operational due to repeated rock attacks, leading to lessened frequency of transport for the capital.

Arab Rock Terror Limits Jerusalem Light Rail

Video and Pictures of Jerusalem's Destroyed Light Rail

Images capture the scope of damage caused by rioting, which will take months to repair; 'price tag' calls 'death to the Jews.'

Video and Pictures of Jerusalem's Destroyed Light Rail

Damage to Light Rail by Arab Rioters Could Take 'Months' to Fix

Riots over murder of Arab teen leaves thousands unable to travel to their jobs; inspectors still unable to fully assess damage.

Damage to Light Rail by Arab Rioters Could Take 'Months' to Fix

Unrest in Jerusalem

Bombs and Rocks in Jerusalem as Rioting Continues

Clashes between police, Arab extremists escalate, as rioters throw pipe bombs; public transport modified until tension calms.

Bombs and Rocks in Jerusalem as Rioting Continues

Random Arab Slap Attack on Jerusalem Light Rail

Jewish man falls prey to random attack in what appears to be racially-motivated incident.

Random Arab Slap Attack on Jerusalem Light Rail

Haifa Launches ‘Metronit’ System

The city of Haifa has launched a special fast bus system, the Metronit, aimed at reducing traffic and commuting times.

Haifa Launches ‘Metronit’ System

Tel Aviv Light Rail to be Delayed 6 Years

Plans for Tel Aviv’s Light Rail have been put back on the shelf for another six years, beyond the original target date of 2017.

Tel Aviv Light Rail to be Delayed 6 Years

Gov’t Approves Jerusalem Light Rail Extension to Ein Kerem

The government has approved $1.1 billion (NIS 4 billion) to extend Jerusalem’s Light Rail system to Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center.

Gov’t Approves Jerusalem Light Rail Extension to Ein Kerem

Arab Nabbed for Planting Fake Explosive on Jerusalem Train

A Jerusalem Arab was arrested for planting fake explosive devices on the Jerusalem light railway system

Arab Nabbed for Planting Fake Explosive on Jerusalem Train

'Social Justice' Protesters Again Block Roads, Trains

'Social Justice' protests were taking place in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem Saturday night, with some protesters blocking roads

'Social Justice' Protesters Again Block Roads, Trains

New Bus Lines, Canceled Bus Lines Announced for Jerusalem

Jerusalem is eliminating some bus lines for more efficient routes. A representative of the Ministry of Transportation explains the new plan.

New Bus Lines, Canceled Bus Lines Announced for Jerusalem

Arab Tries to Stab Security Guard on Light Rail

Arab man tries to stab a security guard with scissors at the Jerusalem Light Rail’s station in the French Hill neighborhood.

Arab Tries to Stab Security Guard on Light Rail

Light Rail a Financial Flop, Israel to Pay

Israel must pay for 70,000 empty seats on Jerusalem’s light rail train. Thirty-year deal could mean heavy losses.

Light Rail a Financial Flop, Israel to Pay

Soldier's Stabber 'Influenced' by CNN, Arab Networks

Muhammad Shuman, who stabbed female soldier on light rail, said news on CNN, Al Jazeera had upset him.

Soldier's Stabber 'Influenced' by CNN, Arab Networks

Knife Discarded by Soldier's Attacker Gave Him Away

Arab who stabbed female soldier on Jerusalem Light Rail threw his knife out a bus window and was caught.

Knife Discarded by Soldier's Attacker Gave Him Away

Light Rail Attack: Soldier’s Condition Improves

A young soldier stabbed while riding the light rail train in Jerusalem is now breathing independently and communicating with her family.

Light Rail Attack: Soldier’s Condition Improves

Police Vow to Respond to Railway Stabbing 'With Prejudice'

Police sought to reassure the public that the J'lem light rail is safe, vowing a strong response to the stabbing of a female soldier.

Police Vow to Respond to Railway Stabbing 'With Prejudice'

Soldier Wounded in Light Rail Stabbing Attack

In the first major terror attack reported on Jerusalem's light rail, a female soldier was stabbed by an Arab, who fled the scene

Soldier Wounded in Light Rail Stabbing Attack

Light Rail Limits Traditional Jerusalem Day 'Flag Dance'

The traditional “flag dance” in honor of Jerusalem Day may be limited this year due to the light rail train.

Light Rail Limits Traditional Jerusalem Day 'Flag Dance'

Video: Will the Customers Return to Jaffa Street?

Jerusalem's once-thriving Jaffa Street is undergoing a renewal because of the Light Rail and the customers are turned away, say merchants.

Video: Will the Customers Return to Jaffa Street?

Farewell to Vehicular Traffic on Jerusalem's Jaffa Road

Jerusalem's Jaffa Road bids farewell forever to vehicular traffic this weekend to become a pedestrian walkway -- and no light rail till April.

Farewell to Vehicular Traffic on Jerusalem's Jaffa Road