Highway 4
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Highway 4, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Protesters Wearing Yellow Badges Block Road Near Bnei Brak Over Yeshiva Students' Arrests
Protesters blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak for three hours, wearing yellow badges and holding Holocaust images to protest yeshiva students' arrests.
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Wear Yellow Badges, Compare IDF Draft to Nazi Persecution on Highway 4
Ultra-Orthodox protesters on Highway 4 wore yellow badges and compared IDF conscription to Nazi persecution, sparking political condemnation. The demonstration opposed mandatory m…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Highway 4 Amid Clashes and Traffic Delays
Ultra-Orthodox protesters have blocked Highway 4, causing clashes and traffic disruptions; police declared the protest illegal and are removing demonstrators.
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Highway 4 Over Draft Evasion Arrest
Extremist ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked Highway 4 in central Israel on Wednesday evening to protest the arrest of a yeshiva student suspected of draft evasion. The student was…
Police Clarify Yeshiva Student's Military Extradition Amid Growing Ultra-Orthodox Protests
Israeli police clarified that yeshiva student Moshe Steiner was interrogated for serious crimes and found to be a military deserter, leading to his extradition to the military pol…
KKL Bridge in North Tel Aviv to Close for Two Weeks Starting August 15 for Safety Upgrades
The KKL Bridge in northern Tel Aviv will close for two weeks starting August 15 for safety and rehabilitation work, with phased lane closures and public transport changes. The Aya…
Israeli Police Arrest Man for Threatening Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan Police Chief on WhatsApp
Israeli police arrested a Modi'in Illit man for threatening a police commander on WhatsApp amid Highway 4 protests, leading to his indictment and detention.
Israel Launches $250 Million Integrated Transport Hub to Ease Dan Region Traffic
Israel is investing over 250 million shekels in a new integrated transport hub near Highway 40 to alleviate heavy traffic in the Dan metropolitan area. The project includes electr…
Israeli Police Arrest Three with Over 2 Kg of Cocaine After High-Speed Chase Near Kiryat Gat
Israeli police arrested three men near Kiryat Gat with over 2 kilograms of cocaine after a car and foot chase. The suspects, aged 22, were caught following a targeted operation an…
Israel Faces Urgent Infrastructure Challenge as Population Nears 20 Million by 2050
Israel is facing a major infrastructure challenge as its population is expected to nearly double to 18-20 million by 2050. The next government, taking office in late 2026 or early…
Man Surrenders in Deadly Hit-and-Run on Highway 4 Near Pardesiya
A 30-year-old man from Kadima-Zoran surrendered to police after a deadly hit-and-run involving an electric scooter on Highway 4 near Pardesiya. He will face a detention hearing as…
Son of Former Shas MK Arrested Near Ramla with Loaded Gun
Eli Eliezer Cohen, son of former Shas MK Amnon Cohen, was arrested near Ramla on August 5, 2026, with a loaded, unregistered FN pistol suspected to be smuggled into Israel. Police…
Pedestrian Killed in Sharon Car Accident Near Pardesiya Junction
A man in his 50s died after being hit by a car near Pardesiya junction in the Sharon region. Earlier, another pedestrian was seriously injured in Nazareth, and two Palestinians di…
Son of Former Haredi MK Arrested Near Ramla with Unlicensed Loaded Gun
The son of a former Haredi MK was arrested near Ramla on Highway 44 after police found him carrying a loaded unlicensed pistol in his car.
Police Release Final Footage of Eldar Dayan with Friends Before His Death
Israeli police investigating Eldar Dayan's murder released footage showing him with two friends at the site where his body was found. The friends deny involvement but remain suspe…
Police Report Progress in Eldar Dayan Murder Investigation, Suspects Begin Talking
Israeli police have made progress in the murder investigation of Eldar Dayan, whose body was found near Highway 40 after three weeks missing. Two friends are suspects and have beg…
56-Year-Old Man Moderately Injured by Vehicle on Highway 4 Near Sheva Interchange
A 56-year-old man was moderately injured after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 4 near the Sheva interchange while stopped due to a car malfunction. He was taken to Sheba Medi…
Police Discover Eldar Dayan’s Body After Bloodied Car Found at Petah Tikva Gas Station
After a bloodied car was found abandoned at a Petah Tikva gas station, police discovered the body of Eldar Dayan nearby. Two suspects, friends of Dayan, were charged with his murd…
Israeli Police Arrest 24 Illegal Immigrants and 3 Suspected Drivers in West Bank Operations
Israeli police arrested 24 illegal immigrants and three suspected transporters in three incidents on Highways 1 and 443 in the West Bank, confiscating the vehicles involved.
Two Motorcyclists Sustain Moderate Injuries in Silver Junction Crash
A man and woman motorcyclist were moderately injured in a crash at Silver Junction on Highway 4 and taken to hospital.
Wildfire Near Ben Shemen Closes Highway 6 and Eastbound Highway 1
A wildfire near Ben Shemen has forced closures on Highway 6 and eastbound Highway 1, with traffic redirected and police advising drivers to avoid the area.
Firefighter Eran Amar Dies in Car Crash on Highway 42 Near Yavne
Eran Amar, a 51-year-old firefighter from Ashdod, died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 42 near Yavne; a 25-year-old woman was moderately injured and police are investigating.
Israeli Court Sentences Driver to Six Years for Fatal 2019 Crash Killing Mother and Infant
An Israeli court sentenced Tarek Kurd to six years for a 2019 crash that killed a mother and her infant daughter, sparking outrage from the victims' family who demand a harsher se…
40-Year-Old Man Dies in Head-On Crash on Highway 42, Young Woman Injured
A 40-year-old man died in a head-on collision on Highway 42, while a 25-year-old woman was moderately injured and taken to Kaplan Medical Center.
Ramlah and Rehovot Approve Major Housing and Student Dormitory Projects Near Future Metro Stations
The Central District Planning Committee approved a 1,700-unit urban renewal project in Ramlah's industrial area and a new 805-unit student dormitory complex at the Weizmann Instit…
Massive Fire Destroys Electric Scooter Warehouse in Hod Hasharon, Firefighters Battle Blaze
A massive fire destroyed a warehouse full of electric scooters and ATVs in Hod Hasharon on June 10, with over 22 firefighting teams battling the blaze. A simultaneous brush fire n…
Truck Driver Dies in Fatal Crash on Highway 4 as Bystanders Loot Cargo
A truck driver died in a fatal crash on Highway 4 near Rishon Lezion, after which bystanders looted the spilled cargo, sparking public outrage.
Middle-Aged Driver Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Guardrail on Highway 4 Near Rishon LeZion
A 54-year-old man was seriously injured when his car crashed into a guardrail on Highway 4 near Rishon LeZion and was taken to Kaplan Medical Center.
Pedestrian Killed in Road Accident Near Yavne Interchange on Highway 4
A man in his 50s was fatally hit by a vehicle on Highway 4 near Yavne interchange; emergency responders could not save him.
Serious Accident on Highway 4 Near Yavne Causes Road Closures and Traffic Diversions
A serious accident on Highway 4 near Yavne led to multiple road closures and traffic diversions, with police managing the scene and advising drivers to use navigation apps and exe…
Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Highway 4 in Shocking Accident
A pedestrian was fatally struck on Highway 4 on July 29, 2026, in a tragic accident currently under investigation.
Israel Keeps Large Makom Israel Green Space Closed Despite Public Claims of Opening
The Israeli subcommittee ruling on Makom Israel green space does not open it to the public, allowing only a limited corridor near Holon and Highway 44. Despite being the largest o…
Seven-Vehicle Crash Near Ono West Interchange Injures Seven
A seven-car collision near the Ono West interchange on Highway 471 injured seven people, including one moderately hurt, all taken to hospital.
Israeli Police Find Over 1.7 Kg of Suspected Cannabis Hidden in Shoe Boxes During Routine Traffic Stop
Israeli police stopped a car on Highway 4 and found over 1.7 kilograms of suspected cannabis hidden in shoe boxes. The Holon resident suspect was arrested and later placed under h…
Gur Rebbe Orders Escalation of Haredi Protests to Exhaust Police
The Gur Rebbe ordered an escalation of Haredi protests against military draft enforcement, leading to mass demonstrations and clashes with Israeli police near Prison 10 and the le…
Man Killed After Stopping to Help Accident Victims on Highway 4 in Fatal Crash
Daniel Berhanu stopped to help victims of a car accident on Highway 4 in March last year and was fatally struck by a drug-impaired driver, Ifem Metsarwa, who collided with the sta…
Woman Seriously Injured in Four-Vehicle Crash on Highway 40 Near Negev Brigade
A four-car accident on Highway 40 near the Negev Brigade left a woman moderately injured and nine others lightly hurt, with the woman hospitalized at Soroka Medical Center.
18-Year-Old Severely Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Petah Tikva
An 18-year-old sustained serious injuries and another man moderate injuries in a four-car crash near Petah Tikva, with both hospitalized.
Motorcyclist Injured in Moderate Condition After Collision with Truck on Highway 4
A 35-year-old motorcyclist was moderately injured in a collision with a truck on Highway 4 near Morasha interchange and was hospitalized.
President Herzog Seeks Legal Alternatives to Arrests of Draft-Dodging Haredim Amid Rising Tensions
President Isaac Herzog sought legal alternatives to arresting draft-dodging Haredi yeshiva students amid rising tensions over conscription. His proposal to impose economic sanctio…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Highway 4 Amid Law Freeze on Draft Evasion Arrests
Ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked Highway 4 in both directions near key interchanges, protesting a frozen law on draft evasion arrests. The law passed the Knesset but was temporar…
Jerusalem Faction Protest Near Bnei Brak Blocks Highway 4, Causes Traffic Jams
Members of the Jerusalem faction protested near Bnei Brak on Thursday against recent draft evader arrests, blocking Highway 4 and causing traffic jams. Police closed the highway i…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Major Roads in Tel Aviv Area Over Yeshiva Draft Arrests
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block major roads near Bnei Brak in protest of yeshiva students' arrests for draft evasion, with a large demonstration planned at Military Prison 10 by t…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Plan Roadblocks Over Draft Evasion Arrests in Central Israel
Ultra-Orthodox groups in central Israel plan to block major roads and hold protests against the arrest of draft evaders, amid a Supreme Court freeze on a related law. Police warn…
Israeli Firefighters Control Gas Leak After Crash on Highway 446, Road Remains Closed
Israeli firefighters contained a gas leak from a truck after a police chase and crash on Highway 446, but the road remains closed for safety operations.
16-Year-Old Injured in Electric Scooter Accident on Highway 4 Near Givat Shmuel
A 16-year-old boy was moderately injured in an electric scooter accident involving a parked car on Highway 4 near Givat Shmuel and was taken to Sheba Medical Center.
IDF Opposes Pardoning Elor Azaria, Defense Minister Requests Review
Defense Minister Israel Katz requested a pardon for soldier Elor Azaria to erase his criminal record, but the IDF opposes the move after a thorough review and has informed the min…
Israel Renames Highway 443 to Honor Late Minister David Levy
Israel's government has renamed a section of Highway 443 as "Derech HaLeviim" to honor late Minister David Levy's legacy. The route connects Jerusalem and central Israel, and the…
