Failed Terror Attack Rocks Tel Aviv Neighborhood
In a shocking incident, a powerful explosion occurred in a Tel Aviv neighborhood on Sunday, leaving a passerby injured and hospitalized. The Israel Security Agency and police have confirmed that the blast was a failed terror attack.
According to authorities, the explosion was caused by a “powerful explosive” device, which was allegedly carried by the sole victim of the incident. The victim’s identity has not been released, but local media has described the suspect as a man in his 50s.
In a press statement, Tel Aviv District Police Commander Peretz Amar revealed that the authorities suspected the victim’s motives were not clear, citing difficulties in identifying the individual. Amar said, “We know that the mutilated body is not that of an innocent bystander, but the one who carried the bomb. If it (the motive) is criminal or nationalistic is difficult to say because it is difficult at the moment to identify the person.”
CCTV footage released by authorities appears to show the suspect wearing a backpack containing the device. The police have been working to clear debris from the scene and forensic experts are analyzing the evidence.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many left wondering about the motivations behind the attack. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as authorities continue to piece together the events surrounding the explosion.
Additional sources: TOI – ARUTZ SHEVA