Man Killed in Car Explosion in Kiryat Gat, Police Suspect Targeted Hit
A man was killed Thursday in a car explosion in Kiryat Gat, and police believe the incident was criminal in nature. Investigators are examining whether an explosive device was attached to the vehicle in what may have been a planned assassination.
According to the report, the victim was known to police for involvement in drug trafficking, which is why authorities are treating the case as a suspected underworld killing. Footage from the scene showed a car engulfed in flames between apartment buildings.
Fire and Rescue Israel said crews arriving at the scene found a vehicle burning completely and moved quickly to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading. During firefighting and search operations, they found a person inside the car with no signs of life.
Medical responders declared the man dead at the scene. The article was published on June 18, 2026, at 14:47.
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