Ministry of transport

40 million passengers a year: Ben Gurion Airport launches major expansion of Terminal 3

The expansion of Terminal 3 will include a new 63,000-square-meter wing, 86 additional check-in counters, advanced baggage screening and sorting systems, and new retail and passenger service areas.

Expansion of Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion Airport.
A person rides on a scooter as smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone following a fire caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026

National Security Council issues warning for Israelis in UAE amid Iranian threat

Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv on September 18, 2025.

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AN EL AL flight takes off, 14 July, 2025,

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Israel's trains to receive improved cellular reception, WiFi access

The Communication and Transportation Ministries are working together on a joint experiment in order to improve cellular reception onboard trains.

 Israelis use the train transportation system after a long weekend on a very crowded Sunday, Karmiel and Beer Sheva stations, on May 28, 2023.

'Criminal with blood on her hands' - minister's visit to Be'eri blocked by members

During her visit, Transportation Minister Miri Regev was supposed to visit the Be'eri Printing Press but her entrance to the kibbutz was halted by angry members.

 Miri Regev, Minister of Transport and Road Safety  attends an unveiling ceremony of a 50-meter long mural made by Mexican artist Julio Carrasco Breton, depicting the millennia of Jewish history, at the Ben Gurion International Airport, June 20, 2023

Transportation Ministry announces change to public transport amid Israel's war with Hamas

While Israeli residents are advised to avoid all non-essential travel, Israel's Transportation Ministry posted further information regarding traffic operation schedules.

 EVERY PASSENGER is a story on the Jerusalem light rail.

Bitan demands Regev implements free transport from retirement age by end of year

MK Bitan demanded an update at the meeting on why this part of the reform had not happened and when it would.

 Transportation Minister Miri Regev (Likud) speaks at a Knesset event ahead of Independence Day, April 23, 2023.

Ben Gurion Airport to receive dedicated taxi service operated by Gett

Gett will pay NIS 6.15 per trip from the airport to the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) as part of the contract.

 Taxis at the Ben Gurion Airport outside of Tel Aviv on August 7, 2018

Transportation Ministry surprises Israelis with higher fares

This change was implemented for app users only and is set to come into effect for Rav Kav users on August 1.

 A BUS STOPS outside the Central Bus Station in Jerusalem.

Israel tests drone 'air taxis' for the first time

It is hoped that with further developments, the drones may be able to transport people for long distances.

Israel’s National Drone Initiative advances to next level

How politics threaten Israel Railways' new major train rail

The Eastern Railways project will build a rail running between Hadera and Lod alongside Road 6.

An Israel Railways train.

Zim sails waves of success with profits of $4.63 billion in 2022

The shipping giant Zim, under the control of businessman Idan Ofer, marks another dream year. In 2022, the company brought in 12.56 billion dollars and shows a net profit of 4.63 billion.

Eli Glickman, president and CEO of ZIM.

Minister Regev, be cooperative and change will come -opinion

We must strive to create sustainable and quick solutions in order to ease the burden on everyone.

 PASSENGERS ENTER through the turnstiles at the Yitzhak Navon train station in Jerusalem.