Three buses were destroyed in a series of shocking events on Thursday, an explosion in Bat Yam, a city near Tel Aviv, Israel. Authorities see the incident as a coordinated terrorist attack. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.
The explosions occurred almost simultaneously, with the goal of parking buses in the central area of Bat Yam. Israeli Defense Minister Katz said the attacks were believed to have been carefully planned by Palestinian terrorist groups. The bomb disposal unit found other explosive devices on other buses, and these devices were successfully neutralized. Each bomb weighs between four and five kilograms and is equipped with a timer for simultaneous explosions, designed to maximize civilian damage.
In response to the attack, Israeli police strengthened security protocols, conducted a thorough search to seek more potential explosives, and conducted a comprehensive investigation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has briefed the situation and plans to lead a security assessment to address emerging threats.
These events occur amid rising tensions in the region. Earlier today, Hamas released the remains of four Israeli hostages, including Shiri Bibas and her two children Ariel and Kfir, and 83-year-old ODED LIFSHITZ. The hostages were reportedly killed along with prisoners during the Israeli air strikes. Due to its public nature, including international criticism, including the United Nations human rights chief.
The Israeli government condemned the bus explosion and vowed to bring those responsible to justice. Defense Minister Katz stressed the seriousness of the situation, saying that such an attack on civilian infrastructure is unbearable and that decisive action will be taken. The public remains on high alert, improving reporting of any suspicious activity in the security presence in major cities and citizen consultations.
As the investigation continues, authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and work with security forces to prevent further incidents.
