Tel Aviv light rail

The decision comes after a large public outcry after the light rail service commenced its operations at 9:30 p.m. during the preceding week

Hundreds demonstrated at several stations of the newly-opened light rail against closing the line on Shabbat

The red line of the light rail has been under construction for over eight years and will be opened to the public on Friday

Members of the media were invited to ride Tel Aviv's red line, which is set to open to the public on Friday, but not everyone wants to get onboard

Protest groups have raised the possibility of the 'total paralysis of the state' and an unlimited general strike in the economic sector

The inauguration of the Red Line comes after years of delays in the project, and will extend over 15 miles from Bat Yam to Petah Tikva

After Michaeli vowed that Tel Aviv's light rail will operate on the Sabath

These plans could be upended as a result of the general elections, set to take place on November 1

i24NEWS journalists weigh in

Two months before the Tel Aviv light rail begins service, the debate over operating on Shabbat is ongoing

'The citizens of Israel deserve that the blockade on the weekend to end,' says Merav Michaeli

As traffic jams worsen in world's most expensive city, light rail builder says relief is on the way

Israel's transportation minister says agreement can be reached on service during Shabbat

Israel’s Transport Minister Merav Michaeli offered her condolences after the fatal weekend

Projects include those in the fields of transportation, energy, water, and government buildings

The Red Line from Bat Yam to Petah Tikva is expected to enter into service next year