Cyclist

Recent tragic deaths of cyclists on Israeli intercity highways have reignited a heated debate regarding road safety, infrastructure gaps, and the legal rights of athletes.

Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi won a silver medal at the Asian Games in Japan, three years after fleeing the Taliban. Hashimi, who once trained disguised as a man, dedicated her historic victory to the resilience of Afghan women.

A man in his 50s was seriously injured today after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric bicycle on Saharon Street in Tel Aviv. MADA paramedics transported him to Ichilov Hospital with a severe head injury.

A 66-year-old Israeli man, who went on a solo bike trip in Finland, was found dead on the side of the road a week after losing contact with his family. ZAKA and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs are working to repatriate his body for burial.

After a week-long search, an Israeli man who went on a solo cycling trip was found dead on the side of the road. Local police believe he was struck by a passing vehicle. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the ZAKA International Unit are coordinating the repatriation of his body.

A tragic morning near Beit Shemesh: a cyclist in his 30s died after being struck by a vehicle. MADA paramedics were forced to declare his death at the scene.

The man, a foreign worker aged about 30, was hit by a vehicle and sustained head and limb injuries. He was evacuated to Shamir-Assaf Harofeh Hospital in serious but stable condition.