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The aftermath of a deadly car accident involving a minibus at the Sorek junction, central Israel, May 20, 2026. (Magen David Adom)
May 21, 2026, 6:09 pm
2 teens killed in crash in central Israel; 7 injured, including 1 in critical condition
Ashdod-area highschoolers Shira Naim, 16, Aharon Peretz, 18, identified as fatalities; police says minibus carrying teens hit parked car near Sorek interchange late at night
By ToI Staff
Footage from a video showing the fatal crash between a minibus carrying Israeli passengers and a bus in Panama, on May 13, 2026. (Screenshot: X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
May 13, 2026, 9:00 pm
Israeli tourist killed, four injured in Panama bus crash
ZAKA, Foreign Ministry working with authorities in Panama to repatriate body to Israel for burial
By ToI Staff
The scene after a car crashed into an electric bike near Hebron in the West Bank, killing a Palestinian teen, April 21, 2026. (MDA)
April 21, 2026, 12:25 pm
Car said to belong to minister’s security detail strikes and kills Palestinian teen
Mohammad Majdi al-Ja’abari, 16, dies after car hit his bike near Hebron in West Bank; Ben Gvir’s office says it was not his vehicle and he wasn’t at scene, claims teen ‘burst into road’ at red light
By ToI Staff
The scene of a traffic accident on February 26, 2026, in which a bus carrying IDF soldiers crashed, injuring 17 people. (Magen David Adom)
February 26, 2026, 11:21 am
At least 29, mostly IDF soldiers, injured in 2 separate bus accidents in Negev
Collision at Nevatim Junction and bus rollover near Mitzpe Ramon around the same time cause highway closures across the south
By ToI Staff
Carol Fessler, center, charged in the hit-and-run death of 4-year-old Rafael Adana, arrives for a court hearing in Petah Tikva, February 23, 2026. (Jonathan Shaul/Flash90)
February 23, 2026, 12:58 pm
Woman, 82, jailed for a year for leaving scene of hit-and-run that killed 4-year-old boy
Carol Fessler, who was not blamed for accident, punished for fleeing after 2023 collision that caused death of Rafael Adana; family lament light sentence, considering an appeal
By ToI Staff
The scene after a bus crashed into a store in Ramat Gan, wounding 10 people, February 6, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
February 6, 2026, 3:13 pm
10 injured, one of them seriously, after bus crashes into store in Ramat Gan
Police say they detained driver for questioning, reportedly believe it’s highly likely the incident was a traffic accident
By ToI Staff
The scene after a Haredi teen was hit by a bus and killed on Route 3533 at the Aluma Junction near Komemiyut on January 21, 2026 (Magen David Adom)
January 21, 2026, 12:25 pm
Haredi teen hit by bus and killed; police suspect driver of reckless manslaughter
In video, passengers heard expressing concern vehicle moving too fast given the large number of people wandering in road near Komemiyut; second such fatal incident this month
By ToI Staff and Sam Sokol
First responders attend to the site of a road accident that left six Israeli tourists injured, one of them critically, in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, January 10, 2026. (Screen capture: Passportcard via Ynet)
January 10, 2026, 4:03 pm
6 Israelis hurt, one critically, in minibus accident in Thailand
Vehicle reportedly tried to overtake another car, veered off road and hit a tree in Chiang Mai; Foreign Ministry in touch with wounded and their families, consul en route to scene
By ToI Staff
Judge Benny Sagi, late president of the Be'ersheva District Court, who was killed in a traffic accident on January 4, 2026. (Courtesy of the Judicial Authority)
January 4, 2026, 9:15 pm
Beersheba District Court President Benny Sagi killed in ‘shocking’ crash on Route 6
President Herzog, Supreme Court chief, justice minister lament untimely death of judge who was ‘beloved by all,’ ‘extraordinary talented,’ and ‘a wonderful family man’
By Jeremy Sharon
Illustrative: People ride their motorcycles along a road near a market area in downtown Chiang Mai, Thailand, on April 7, 2023. (AFP)
December 21, 2025, 10:20 pm
Israeli man killed, son injured in Thailand motorcycle accident
Southeast Asian country, a popular travel destination for Israelis, consistently ranks as one of the world’s most dangerous for road traffic
By Nava Freiberg and ToI Staff
A vehicle is seen damaged, next to an ambulance, after a car accident in which Israeli singer Gidi Gov was involved, on the Ayalon Highway, September 15, 2025. (Magen David Adom)
December 19, 2025, 1:11 am
With 443 fatalities, 2025 is Israel’s deadliest year on the roads in two decades
Fatal accidents surge, with six traffic-related deaths in past week; police and road safety agency say they lack necessary funds, personnel to enforce traffic laws
By Charlie Summers
Transportation Minister Miri Regev attends a ceremony for 234 new traffic police vehicles as part of a new national road-safety program, at the Israel Police headquarters in Jerusalem, November 30, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
December 1, 2025, 11:24 pm
Drivers caught using cellphones to face NIS 10,000 fines, transportation minister says
Ministry, police, road safety authority drawing up list of most deadly traffic violations, said to include driving without a license, speeding, and going through a red light
By Charlie Summers
Gidi Gov, pictured at a press conference on March 20, 2023, in Tel Aviv. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
November 12, 2025, 4:04 pm
Singer Gidi Gov indicted for drunk driving over Tel Aviv car smash
Performer, 75, admitted to having had a couple of shots of whiskey; charged with being under the influence and driving without a valid license or insurance
By ToI Staff
Medics at the scene of a deadly accident near Harish on August 2, 2025 (Magen David Adom)
August 2, 2025, 11:51 am
Woman killed, two injured as car plows into cyclists in northern Israel
Medics say woman in 40s found trapped under vehicle, declared dead at scene, two others taken to hospital for treatment; police detain 19-year-old driver for questioning
By ToI Staff
The car (left) of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir following an accident in Ramle, April 26, 2024. (Jamal Awad/Flash90)
July 3, 2025, 8:44 pm
Ben Gvir’s driver convicted over April 2024 car crash after running red light
Injured driver in other car says he feels ‘justice was served’ after minister blamed him for incident; defense attorney says client came out ‘smart and not right’ with plea bargain
By Charlie Summers
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