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Israeli Comedian Shalom Assayag Highlights New Eastern Railway Line Connecting Periphery to Center

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First reported by Now 14 · 5 hours ago

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Israel Railways launched the Eastern Railway line with three new stations to better connect peripheral areas to central Israel. Comedian Shalom Assayag stars in a campaign highlighting the human stories behind the project, emphasizing new opportunities for residents. Assayag also shared personal reflections and humorous anecdotes from the campaign shoot.

01Israel Railways opened the Eastern Railway line with three new stations connecting periphery to center.
02The new line bypasses Tel Aviv congestion and will extend to Shoham Aviation and Elad.
03Shalom Assayag stars in a campaign portraying personal stories of passengers benefiting from the new line.
04Assayag emphasizes the line helps peripheral residents feel equal and able to achieve dreams.
05He shared humorous moments from filming and expressed interest in riding with Quentin Tarantino.
06Assayag connected stations to his personal history, underscoring the railway's broader significance.

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