Malakhi Junction

In a March 2007 survey, Ynet gave Qastina a 0/10 rating (the lowest) out of 11 bus station checked nationwide.

[1] On March 1, 2008, the Israeli Channel 2 ran a similar survey, ranking Qastina lowest, with 0/3 on its three main criteria.

[2] In addition, the junction is a common stop for Israelis traveling between the north/center of the country (Haifa, Tel Aviv) to the south (Beersheba, Eilat), a fact that helps maintain several fast food and other small stores.

[3] During the October 2000 protests, Palestinian citizens burned tires and threw rocks at passing buses at the junction.

1 – stops in the terminal in one direction only 2 – Sundays only In the beginning of 2010, Ayelet Malko suffered fatal injuries after being run over while crossing the junction.

Restaurant complex displaying the famous Qastina sign (after renovation)
Road map of the junction, showing the bus movement
Map showing the locations of bus stations on the junction