Several dozen demonstrate near major road connecting Ramat Gan and Petah Tikva, attempt to block throughway

As Tel Aviv launches groundbreaking program, poll finds that 71% of public in favor of weekend public transportation, but 97% of ultra-Orthodox opposed

Demonstrators in Bnei Brak halt traffic on major thoroughfares to oppose popular weekend public transportation initiative launched last month

Groundbreaking initiative adds full-sized buses to fleet of smaller vehicles to keep up with massive demand

Groundbreaking program sees massive demand, with city hall adding more minibuses after some would-be passengers unable to get a ride

Hundreds take advantage of six routes providing free service to riders in city and surrounding suburbs, with municipality pledging to increase number of vehicles due to high demand

Six routes covering 300 kilometers will serve metropolis as well as surrounding cities of Ramat Hasharon, Givatayim, and Kiryat Ono on Saturday, the Jewish day of rest

Officer suspended for giving Eliran Zrihan electric shock despite not facing threat, police open probe; victim's cousin slams 'criminals in uniform'

Free bus takes passengers from Ramat Gan to Tel Aviv, so that even those who don't own cars can go to the beach or otherwise enjoy the coastal city on Shabbat

Israel is one of the top 20 most religiously restrictive countries in world, with sixth-highest level of 'interreligious tension and violence' -- a worse score than Syria, says Pew