New York transit CEO accuses EndJewHatred of ‘cyber attack’ “Ironic that EndJewHatred, which I am sympathetic to, has set in motion what is effectively a cyber attack against MTA leadership,” wrote Janno Lieber, who is Jewish. March 14, 2024
Police foil stabbing attack by two Arabs in Tel Aviv The would-be terrorists, both 14 years old, were apprehended near the Savidor Central railway station on Nov. 2. Nov. 13, 2023
Gazan with butcher’s knife arrested at Tel Aviv train station Separately, the Shin Bet said that Hamas was behind a recent attempt to smuggle explosives into Israel. Sept. 20, 2023
Israel announces $27b high-speed rail project The line, which is to run from Kiryat Shmona to Eilat, could in the future link Israel to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. Etgar Lefkovits July 30, 2023
Siemens agrees to boycott Israel for $360 million Turkish deal The German conglomerate’s deal to provide trains may run afoul of U.S. state anti-BDS laws. June 6, 2023
Israel-Gulf train awaits Saudi normalization The project would link Haifa to the Saudi Gulf port of Damman, the UAE and Bahrain. Etgar Lefkovits May 29, 2023
Siemens signed Israel-boycott contract with Turkish railways: German media The Saudi bank financing the sale allegedly demanded the boycott commitment. Benjamin Weinthal Feb. 9, 2023
Security forces thwart Rosh Hashanah attempt to derail train in northern Israel An obstacle was placed on the track between Akko and Karmiel, according to police • A Galilee resident was arrested in connection with the incident, but was released following interrogation. Michel Makhoul and JNS staff Sept. 28, 2022
Israel’s Ministry of Transport and Road Safety unveils plan to reduce car use by half Report: The goal is to persuade Israelis to do much more walking and cycling, and to take the bus and train when traveling. Jan. 19, 2022