Three buses exploded near Tel Aviv Thursday in what Israeli police calls an alleged and coordinated terrorist attack, according to the unit of the country’s police spokesperson.
The buses where the bombs exploded were empty and in separate car parks about 500 meters from each other, the mayor of Bat Yam, where the incident occurred. Bat Yam is on the southern coast of Israel and is just south of Tel Aviv.
There is no injury to the explosions, police said.
According to the police spokesperson.
Explosive devices looked like bombs in Israeli police have seen in the West Bank, added the spokesperson.
An Israeli police officer inspects the scene where the police reported a series of buses explosions in what they said seems to be a militant attack in Bat Yam, in the center of Israel, on February 20, 2025. None injury has not been reported.
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Police said they had found a note written with one of the bombs, who said: “Revenger against the Tulkarm camp”, referring to the Israeli operation in the West Bank last week, confirmed ABC News.
Informed sources of the preliminary investigation said that ABC News officials thought that a coordinated terrorist attack had been scheduled for Friday morning to coincide with the precipitation of the Sabbath when the buses in Israel are generally crowded. For any reason, at least one aircraft has gone too early, sources said.
“Multiple reports have been received from explosions involving several buses in different places in the Yam bat. Large police forces are in the stages, looking for suspects. The elimination units of police bombs are hanging on additional suspicious objects “Said the Israeli police police unit.
The Israeli security agency, known as Shin Bet, is now involved in the investigation, police confirmed to ABC News.
The police are looking for additional planted bombs in the buses in the immediate area and urged the public to avoid areas and remain vigilant for any suspicious article.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu receives “regular updates” from his military secretary, the Israeli Prime Minister’s office said in a statement.
It is a story in development. Come back for updates.
