The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ayalon-highway/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:48:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ayalon Highway | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ayalon-highway/ 32 32 Woman killed by car bomb on Ayalon Highway; police arrest estranged husband https://www.timesofisrael.com/woman-killed-in-car-explosion-on-ayalon-highway-near-tel-aviv-terrorism-not-suspected/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:48:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836284 Lia Malka, 35, is survived by couple's 2-year-old daughter; suspect was reportedly questioned recently for threatening her and her family amid messy divorce proceedings

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]]> Ban on Shabbat repair work at key bridge causes major Tel Aviv traffic snarls https://www.timesofisrael.com/ban-on-shabbat-repair-work-on-key-bridge-causes-major-tel-aviv-traffic-snarls/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:41:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3651643 Lapid says government 'doesn't care for the citizens,' just politics, as Ayalon Highway renovation takes place on weekdays due to ultra-Orthodox parties' opposition to Sabbath work

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]]> Singer Gidi Gov suspected of driving drunk, lightly injuring several in Tel Aviv crash https://www.timesofisrael.com/singer-gidi-gov-suspected-of-driving-drunk-lightly-injuring-several-in-tel-aviv-crash/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:56:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3643017 Famous musician was returning from private concert when he lost control of his car on Ayalon Highway; he is expected to be charged and have his license suspended

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]]> Protesters block highways, demonstrate at Netanyahu’s home calling for hostage deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/protesters-block-highways-demonstrate-at-netanyahu-home-calling-for-hostage-deal/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:01:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3625821 Families stage rally outside PM's Jerusalem residence, tell him to 'leave the Shabbat table and move to the negotiating table'; mass protests scheduled for Tuesday

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]]> Protesters block Tel Aviv’s Ayalon Highway in call to release hostages, end war https://www.timesofisrael.com/protesters-block-tel-avivs-ayalon-highway-in-call-to-release-hostages-end-war/ Sun, 03 Aug 2025 09:51:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3612307 Demonstration includes relatives of freed hostages and comes on Tisha B'Av fast day, shortly after videos of two emaciated hostages cause shock in Israel but muted reaction overseas

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]]> Former Bat Yam mayor injured in suspected car bombing while driving through Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-bat-yam-mayor-injured-in-suspected-car-bombing-while-driving-through-tel-aviv/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:19:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3499218 Shlomo Lahiani, man in another car lightly injured when blast goes off as ex-municipal chief heads along Ayalon highway; police rule out terrorism, suspect criminal attack

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]]> Grenade scare causes major traffic jam on Ayalon Highway https://www.timesofisrael.com/grenade-scare-causes-major-traffic-jam-on-ayalon-highway/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:51:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3440546 Police close key Tel Aviv route during rush hour after fragmentation grenade found on roadside; major jam ensues

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]]> Organizers claim largest-ever rally in Tel Aviv as calls for hostage deal intensify https://www.timesofisrael.com/organizers-claim-largest-ever-rally-in-tel-aviv-as-calls-for-hostage-deal-intensify/ Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:39:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3370753 Groups behind demonstrations estimate 500,000 at main protest, 250,000 at other rallies around country; police scuffle with activists blocking roads, arrest five

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]]> Protesters block major highways as they call for elections, hostage deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/protesters-block-major-highways-as-they-call-for-elections-hostage-deal/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:27:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3324802 Demonstrators briefly prevent traffic flow on Ayalon Highway and routes 2 and 4, before removal by police

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]]> Protesters block Tel Aviv highway, urging hostage deal after 4 captives declared dead https://www.timesofisrael.com/protesters-block-tel-aviv-highway-urging-hostage-deal-after-4-captives-declared-dead/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:43:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3304639 Daughter-in-law of dead hostage: The blood is on hands of Netanyahu, government; activists light bonfire after midnight in spontaneous rally after IDF announcement; 2 said arrested

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]]> Massive traffic as central Israel highway closes for 24 hours under Haredi pressure https://www.timesofisrael.com/massive-traffic-as-central-israel-highway-closes-for-24-hours-under-haredi-pressure/ Thu, 30 May 2024 16:58:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3301285 Major project to install pedestrian bridge over Ayalon Highway carried out overnight Thursday-Friday as ultra-Orthodox prevent work on weekend, which would violate Shabbat

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]]> Protesters briefly block Tel Aviv highway to demand deal freeing hostages in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/protesters-briefly-block-tel-aviv-highway-to-demand-deal-freeing-hostages-in-gaza/ Wed, 08 May 2024 07:48:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3285029 Unfurling banner calling on Israel to save who it still can, Women's March protest group says Israeli delegation cannot return from Cairo negotiations without an agreement

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]]> Protesters block Tel Aviv highway demanding deal: ‘It’s either Rafah or the hostages’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/protesters-block-tel-aviv-highway-demanding-deal-its-either-rafah-or-the-hostages/ Thu, 02 May 2024 08:56:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3280433 As Netanyahu vows IDF will enter southern Gaza city regardless of potential truce with Hamas, protesters place giant photos of female captives outside PM's Jerusalem home

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]]> Report: Police seek to open probe of MK for taking part in highway-blocking protest https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-police-seek-to-open-probe-of-mk-for-taking-part-in-highway-blocking-protest/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:01:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3259645 Labor lawmaker Naama Lazimi says investigation is 'a warning light that should concern all of us,' adding a message to Ben Gvir: 'I'm not afraid of you'

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]]> Calling for hostage release deal, families and supporters block Tel Aviv highway https://www.timesofisrael.com/calling-for-hostage-release-deal-families-and-supporters-block-tel-aviv-highway/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:21:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3249447 Protesters standing in Ayalon Highway unfurl banner depicting three members of war cabinet and declaring that reaching an agreement 'is on you'

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