Jerusalem, 21 October, 2026 (TPS-IL) — A loud explosion was heard Wednesday morning on Haruv Street in Jaffa after a fragmentation grenade was allegedly thrown at a vehicle belonging to a man well known to police. The blast damaged the vehicle, but no injuries were reported.
Officers from the Jaffa police station, the Ayalon District, and Tel Aviv District bomb disposal experts were dispatched to the scene after reports of an explosion. Police began collecting evidence and examining the circumstances.
A preliminary investigation indicates that the incident may have been criminally motivated. Investigators are examining who threw the grenade, identifying possible suspects, and determining whether the vehicle’s owner was specifically targeted.
Police continue investigating to establish the sequence of events and identify those responsible. Authorities have not yet announced any arrests or provided further details about the suspected perpetrators or the motive for the attack.