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Israeli police said bombs on three buses exploded in the central city of Bat Yam, just south of Tel Aviv, on Thursday evening, with a local official saying there were no injuries.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to hold a security meeting.
“Preliminary report — suspected terror attack,” police said in a statement.
“Multiple reports have been received of explosions involving several buses at different locations in Bat Yam.”
Three devices exploded on buses while two were being defused, a police spokesperson told AFP.
A large number of police were deployed to search for suspects, the police statement said.
“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 statement said.
Tzvika Brot, the mayor of Bat Yam, said in a video statement there were “no injured in these incidents”.
Israeli media said bus drivers countrywide had been asked to stop and inspect their vehicles for additional explosive devices.
This is a developing story and this article will be updated.
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