Tel Aviv's New Central Bus Station: A Microcosm of Israel's History and Identity

Tel Aviv's new central bus station is a massive and chaotic structure that has a layered history reflecting the story of Israel. Built on land that once belonged to Arabs, the bus station became a center of crime and poverty, causing unrest among the neighboring residents. The original vision was to create a city under a roof, but the station failed to live up to its grand plans. Over the years, the station faced financial troubles, bankruptcies, and legal battles. Today, it stands as a symbol of neglect and a monument of architectural failure, while still hosting a diverse community of vendors and marginalized individuals.