Israeli police mentioned that explosions rocked several buses in the central metropolis of Bat Yam on Thursday night in what they described as a “suspected terror attack”, with an official saying that there have been no accidents.
“Preliminary report – Suspected terror attack. Multiple reports have been received of explosions involving several buses at different locations in Bat Yam,” the police mentioned in an announcement.
Large police forces had been deployed to seek for suspects, the assertion mentioned.
“Police bomb disposal units are scanning for additional suspicious objects. We urge the public to avoid the areas and remain alert for any suspicious items,” it added.
Tzvika Brot, the mayor of Bat Yam, mentioned in a video assertion that the explosions passed off on two buses in two completely different parking heaps.
“There are no injured in these incidents,” Brot mentioned, including that the causes of the explosions have been nonetheless unclear.
Television footage aired by some Israeli networks confirmed a totally burnt-out bus, whereas one other was on fireplace.
Israeli media mentioned that bus drivers countrywide had been requested to cease and examine their very own buses for extra attainable explosive gadgets.
Published – February 21, 2025 02:04 am IST
