Israeli police say that several explosions targeted empty buses in the central city of Bat Yam on Thursday evening, in what they are labelling a “suspected terror attack”.
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Large units were dispatched to the scene to investigate the incident and search for clues and suspects.
Authorities say they’re aware of at least five explosive devices that either detonated or were disabled, with all of them having timer devices.
Israeli media outlets are calling this a “strategic terrorist attack”.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for an emergency meeting to discuss the attack.
Police say no casualties were reported, adding that the explosions targeted empty buses. They added that nationwide searches for additional explosives were completed on trains and buses as the hunt for suspects involved continues.
“We need to determine if a single suspect placed explosives on a number of buses, or if there were multiple suspects," police spokesman Haim Sargrof told Israeli TV.
The Shin Bet internal security agency was taking over the investigation from police forces.
Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution, remain alert, report suspicious items and avoid the area until further notice.
They also noted that there will be no disruptions to public services on Friday, and routines will operate as normal.