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Deadly explosion rocks Tel Aviv (VIDEOS) Deadly explosion rocks Tel Aviv (VIDEOS)
(about 7 hours later)
Israeli police are investigating whether the incident was “terrorism-related” Israeli police are investigating whether the incident was terrorism-related
Israeli police are investigating an explosion in Tel Aviv that killed one man and injured another, local media reported on Sunday. Authorities suspect the victim may have been killed by his own bomb in a botched suicide bombing. Israeli police are investigating an explosion in Tel Aviv that killed one man and injured another, local media reported on Sunday. The authorities suspect that the victim may have been killed in a botched suicide bombing.
The blast occurred in the city center around 8 PM, causing significant damage to a nearby truck. Central District Commander Perez Amer told reporters that “dozens of calls were received by the emergency center, reporting a loud explosion and body parts scattered on Lehi Street.” The blast occurred in the city center around 8pm, causing significant damage to a nearby truck. Central District Commander Perez Amer told reporters that “dozens of calls were received by the emergency center, reporting a loud explosion and body parts scattered on Lehi Street.”
When police and paramedics arrived, they noticed a “mutilated body and signs of an explosion on the wall,” Amer added. The man, later identified as Gideon Peri, 50, was pronounced dead at the scene.When police and paramedics arrived, they noticed a “mutilated body and signs of an explosion on the wall,” Amer added. The man, later identified as Gideon Peri, 50, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Another man, who was passing through the area on a scooter, sustained moderate injuries from shrapnel and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Another man who was passing through the area on a scooter sustained moderate injuries from shrapnel and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Authorities believe the explosive device was carried by the deceased victim himself. Initially, police had “difficulty identifying the body” but determined “it's not an innocent civilian, but rather the person who was carrying the explosive device.” The authorities believe the explosive device was carried by the deceased victim. Initially, police had “difficulty identifying the body,” but determined that “it’s not an innocent civilian, but rather the person who was carrying the explosive device.”
רגע הפיצוץ בתל אביב מספר מטרים בודדים מזירת הפיגועעולה חשד כי המחבל היה בדרך לבלומפילד למשחק סכנין-תל אביב היה אמור להגיע לקיבוץ גלויות שם עוברים אלפי אוהדים בדרכם הביתה. נמנע כאן ככל כנראה פיגוע המוני. pic.twitter.com/s42af3kgAZרגע הפיצוץ בתל אביב מספר מטרים בודדים מזירת הפיגועעולה חשד כי המחבל היה בדרך לבלומפילד למשחק סכנין-תל אביב היה אמור להגיע לקיבוץ גלויות שם עוברים אלפי אוהדים בדרכם הביתה. נמנע כאן ככל כנראה פיגוע המוני. pic.twitter.com/s42af3kgAZ
“Whether this is criminal or terrorism-related, it's too early to say,” Amer continued, noting that identifying the nature of the incident is critical. Israel’s security agency, Shin Bet, is participating in the investigation. “Whether this is criminal or terrorism-related, it’s too early to say,” Amer said, adding that identifying the nature of the incident is critical. Shin Bet security agency is taking part in the investigation.
🚨🇮🇱This was the moment a bomb exploded in Tel Aviv tonight. It appears to have been a failed attack, with the bomb detonating prematurely, resulting in the death of the attacker.pic.twitter.com/X2NRB3X8ozhttps://t.co/7A07Bbfcs5🚨🇮🇱This was the moment a bomb exploded in Tel Aviv tonight. It appears to have been a failed attack, with the bomb detonating prematurely, resulting in the death of the attacker.pic.twitter.com/X2NRB3X8ozhttps://t.co/7A07Bbfcs5
Unconfirmed CCTV footage surfaced online that appears to show the moments of the explosion, while another video captured a man carrying a backpack. Some reports suggest that the bomb may have detonated prematurely, killing the would-be attacker. Unconfirmed CCTV footage shared online appears to show the moment of the explosion. Another video shows a man carrying a backpack. Some reports indicate that the bomb may have detonated prematurely, killing the would-be attacker.