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Jerusalem Closes Key Roads for Maccabiah Night Race Starting Tuesday Evening

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First reported by Kan News · Jul 5, 2026

What happened

Jerusalem will close multiple central streets starting Tuesday evening for the Maccabiah Night Race, causing traffic and parking restrictions until midnight. Public transportation routes will also change during the event.

  • 01Jerusalem closes key streets from Tuesday 5 PM for Maccabiah Night Race.
  • 02Major roads including Ruppin, Rabin, and Ben Zvi will be closed to vehicles.
  • 03Parking banned on Ben Zvi and Ruppin from Monday 8 PM until Tuesday midnight.
  • 04Vehicles parked on race routes cannot leave until event ends.
  • 05Public transportation routes will be altered during the race.
  • 06Residents advised to check updated transit info via official sources.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 5, 2026
Jerusalem Closes Key Roads for Maccabiah Night Race Starting Tuesday Evening
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 5, 2026
Jerusalem Prepares for Major Traffic Disruptions Ahead of Night Race on July 7
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJul 5, 2026
Jerusalem Streets Closed for Maccabiah Night Race on July 7

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