Israeli police investigating reports of explosions involving several buses

Israeli police are investigating reports of explosions involving several buses.

A police spokesperson called the incident in Bat Yam a “suspected terror attack” after receiving “multiple reports have been received of explosions involving several buses at different locations” in the city, located south of Tel Aviv.

They said in a statement: “Large police forces are at the scenes, searching for suspects.

“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.”

The police force said on social media that “no injuries have been reported at this stage”. Later they added that the Shin Bet internal security agency was taking over the investigation.

Speaking to local broadcaster Channel 12, the Israeli police commander said the bombs used were with a timer and were non-standard explosives.

He added that investigators believe the bombs look similar to those made in the West Bank, but it is not confirmed where they were made.

Israeli police spokesperson Asi Aharoni separately told Channel 13 TV that explosives were found on two other buses.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office added in a statement that he was being updated by his military secretary on the situation, and would soon hold a security assessment.

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