"Only a Matter of Time": Stones Thrown at Bus in Afula - Damage Caused

Unknown individuals threw stones at a bus on Route 13 in the Azrieli neighborhood of Afula, shattering its windows and causing heavy damage. This is the fourth such incident in the city within ten days. The Transport Workers Union warns of an impending disaster and reports drivers' fear of taking night shifts.

Unknown individuals threw stones at a Superbus company bus in the Azrieli neighborhood of Afula during the night of Saturday, September 19, 2026. The bus, Route 13, was on its regular route when youths in the dark hurled stones at it, shattering its windows and causing heavy damage. There were no casualties in the incident, but it is the fourth case of stone-throwing at buses in the city within ten days. Following the series of events, drivers report fear of going out for night shifts. The Transport Workers Union of Koach LaOvdim responded to the repeated attacks, arguing that without severe punishment, serious harm to crew or passengers is only a matter of time. The organization noted that drivers want to provide service but refuse to work under real mortal danger, adding that a lack of enforcement and manpower leaves workers exposed in the field. The incident is part of a growing trend of violence against public transportation workers. Data from August 2026 indicates 52 attacks against drivers nationwide, a 13 percent increase compared to last year.