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Suspected Terror Attack in Israel: Multiple Bus Explosions Investigated
Israel's security forces respond to a series of explosions in Bat Yam, attributing the incident to suspected terrorist activity.
On Thursday evening, a series of explosions rocked the Israeli city of Bat Yam, just south of Tel Aviv, with authorities confirming that the blasts were likely the result of a suspected terror attack.
Israeli police reported that three buses were affected, and explosives were found on two additional vehicles that did not detonate.
No injuries were reported from the incidents.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the military to initiate an "intense operation" against what he termed "terror hubs" in the West Bank following these events.
This directive came on a day marked by national mourning in Israel, as the bodies of four Israeli hostages were returned by Hamas, leading to heightened tensions across the region.
Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot described it as a miracle that no one was injured, noting that the buses were parked and had completed their routes when the explosions occurred.
Police confirmed that multiple bombs were initially reported, and teams of bomb disposal experts were deployed to search for any additional devices in the vicinity.
The police stated that the explosives used in the attacks were similar to those previously encountered in the West Bank, indicating a possible connection to organized militant activity.
The Shin Bet internal security agency has taken over the investigation, striving to ascertain whether a single suspect or multiple individuals were involved in placing the explosives.
Defence Minister Israel Katz placed blame on Palestinian terrorist organizations for the blasts, emphasizing the need for immediate security responses.
As a precaution, public transport operations were temporarily halted while drivers conducted thorough inspections of their vehicles.
The Israeli military has since sealed off portions of the West Bank and imposed restrictions on Palestinian movement in light of ongoing security operations in the area.
This recent spike in violence follows a broader context of conflict, beginning on October 7, 2023, when Hamas conducted a large-scale attack that resulted in significant casualties and numerous abductions.
In the wake of the Bus explosions, local authorities urged residents to remain vigilant while maintaining their daily routines, with Bat Yam’s mayor encouraging schools to remain open and public transport to continue under scrutiny.
The police continue to gather evidence from the scene as investigations unfold.
Israeli police reported that three buses were affected, and explosives were found on two additional vehicles that did not detonate.
No injuries were reported from the incidents.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the military to initiate an "intense operation" against what he termed "terror hubs" in the West Bank following these events.
This directive came on a day marked by national mourning in Israel, as the bodies of four Israeli hostages were returned by Hamas, leading to heightened tensions across the region.
Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot described it as a miracle that no one was injured, noting that the buses were parked and had completed their routes when the explosions occurred.
Police confirmed that multiple bombs were initially reported, and teams of bomb disposal experts were deployed to search for any additional devices in the vicinity.
The police stated that the explosives used in the attacks were similar to those previously encountered in the West Bank, indicating a possible connection to organized militant activity.
The Shin Bet internal security agency has taken over the investigation, striving to ascertain whether a single suspect or multiple individuals were involved in placing the explosives.
Defence Minister Israel Katz placed blame on Palestinian terrorist organizations for the blasts, emphasizing the need for immediate security responses.
As a precaution, public transport operations were temporarily halted while drivers conducted thorough inspections of their vehicles.
The Israeli military has since sealed off portions of the West Bank and imposed restrictions on Palestinian movement in light of ongoing security operations in the area.
This recent spike in violence follows a broader context of conflict, beginning on October 7, 2023, when Hamas conducted a large-scale attack that resulted in significant casualties and numerous abductions.
In the wake of the Bus explosions, local authorities urged residents to remain vigilant while maintaining their daily routines, with Bat Yam’s mayor encouraging schools to remain open and public transport to continue under scrutiny.
The police continue to gather evidence from the scene as investigations unfold.
