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Illustrative: A Superbus driver waits for passengers at the entrance to Jerusalem, August 1, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
August 2, 2026, 1:30 pm
Teenagers allegedly beat an Arab bus driver unconscious overnight in Jerusalem
Driver says he lost four of his teeth in attack, passed out and awoke to ‘faces full of hate’; police launch probe amid spate of similar attacks on Arab bus drivers in capital
By Noam Lehmann and ToI Staff
An Israeli bus is seen damaged following a shooting attack in the West Bank near Silwad, August 20, 2022. (Courtesy)
August 21, 2022, 10:53 am
‘I’m still shaking’: Bus driver recounts West Bank shooting attack
Driver hailed for ‘resourcefulness’ that prevented a tragedy; ‘It’s a dark area and there are no soldiers stationed there, so my goal was to get as far away as possible,’ he says
By ToI Staff
Israeli security forces and firefighters gather near a bus set ablaze after it was hit by a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave, at the Israel-Gaza border near the kibbutz of Kfar Aza, on November 12, 2018. (Menahem KAHANA / AFP)
December 17, 2018, 12:09 pm
Officers censured over Hamas missile attack on bus that injured soldier
Army finds multiple failings led to troop-filled bus being parked next to Gaza border despite warnings, prompting reprimands of brigade, battalion, platoon commanders
By Judah Ari Gross
A picture taken on November 12, 2018, shows a bus set ablaze after it was hit by a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, at the Israel-Gaza border near the kibbutz of Kfar Aza, on November 12, 2018. (Menahem KAHANA / AFP)
November 13, 2018, 7:14 pm
IDF to probe anti-tank missile attack on bus near border that injured soldier
Vehicle had been full of troops moments before it was hit by Gaza projectile; soldier’s father: ‘They took them to the border and lined them up like sitting ducks’
By Judah Ari Gross
A picture taken on November 12, 2018, shows a bus set ablaze after it was hit by a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, at the Israel-Gaza border near the kibbutz of Kfar Aza, on November 12, 2018. (Menahem KAHANA / AFP)
November 13, 2018, 3:08 pm
Condition of soldier severely injured by anti-tank missile improves
Hospital says 19-year-old underwent two major operations since Monday attack; driver of targeted bus says he’s still in ‘total shock’
By ToI Staff
A picture taken on November 12, 2018, shows a bus set ablaze after it was hit by a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, at the Israel-Gaza border near the kibbutz of Kfar Aza, on November 12, 2018. (Menahem KAHANA / AFP)
November 13, 2018, 2:02 am
Video shows bus hit by missile minutes after soldiers disembarked
Bus had previously been filled with troops but was apparently empty of everyone but driver when it was hit by an anti-tank missile fired from Gaza
By ToI Staff
Palestinian mourners chant slogans while carrying the body of Mahmoud Shalan, 17, during his funeral in the West Bank village of Deir Debwan, near Ramallah, March 2, 2016. (Photo by Flash90)
August 15, 2016, 7:31 pm
PA agency: Israel to hand over Palestinian terrorists’ bodies
Prisoners group does not specify how many corpses will be released for burial, but says one shooter’s remains to be delivered to family Wednesday
By Dov Lieber
Jerusalem terrorist Bahaa Allyan (Bahaa Allyan Facebook page)
August 7, 2016, 11:07 pm
Slain terrorist’s family forfeits funeral after refusing police conditions
Body of Jerusalem bus attacker Bahaa Allyan will not be returned to his relatives, who declined to conduct discreet burial
By Tamar Pileggi
An Israeli policeman checks a young Palestinian man at the Damascus Gate entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem on October 13, 2015 as security measures are increased. (AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI)
October 13, 2015, 11:44 pm
Israel’s new security steps: IDF to guard buses, surround Arab neighborhoods
Cabinet measures to counter terror wave include demolishing homes of terrorists and revoking their families’ residency rights
By Judah Ari Gross and Raoul Wootliff
Illustrative photo of a car on a West Bank road, north of Jerusalem (Kobi Gideon/Flash90/File)
August 3, 2015, 8:12 pm
Palestinian taxi driver claims settlers smashed his car
Jews also accused of throwing rocks at bus full of Palestinians returning from a visit to Dawabsha home in Duma
An Israeli police officer secures the scene after a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv on January 21, 2015. (photo credit: AP/Oded Balilty)
February 19, 2015, 6:49 pm
Tel Aviv bus stabber who injured 17 indicted
Palestinian terrorist wanted to become a ‘martyr,’ kill as many Israelis as possible, court documents show
By Avi Lewis
Bus driver Herzl Biton, who confronted a Palestinian stabber during an attack in Tel Aviv, Wednesday, January 21, 2015 (screen capture: Channel 2)
January 24, 2015, 11:17 pm
Bus driver in Tel Aviv stabbing attack recalls struggle with terrorist
Herzl Biton had ‘no choice’ but to save passengers from Palestinian assailant; in security breach, terrorist filmed, cursed in the hospital
By ToI Staff
Israeli police officers stand at the scene of an attack on a Tel Aviv bus on January 21, 2015. (photo credit: AFP/JACK GUEZ)
January 22, 2015, 9:59 pm
Bus drivers to be trained to neutralize terrorists
Transport companies unsatisfied with plan, which would see 10,000 drivers taught to handle explosives, fight with attackers
By ToI Staff
Illustrative photo of Palestinians throwing rocks at an Israeli vehicle in 2013. (photo credit: Issam Rimawi/Flash90)
September 2, 2014, 12:33 am
Rock attack on Jerusalem bus injures 3-year-old
Child suffers light injuries; firebombing of bus in West Bank inflicts mild injuries on man
By ToI Staff
Palestinians clash with Israeli border police during clashes in Wadi Ara, northern Israel , July 5, 2014. (photo credit: Izik Barbi/Flash90)
July 6, 2014, 1:25 am
Rash of violent attacks on Jewish targets in Jerusalem
Clashes continue into night in capital, Galilee; woman attacked in Old City, Palestinians invade yeshiva; firefighters battle blaze sparked by firebomb
By ToI Staff
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