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Grenade Thrown at Building in Bnei Brak, Loud Explosion Heard

Police have launched an investigation after an explosive device was thrown at a residential building on Dvora HaNevia Street in Bnei Brak early Wednesday morning. Residents reported hearing a loud explosion that woke them up, prompting authorities to dispatch officers and sappers to the scene.

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What happened

  1. 01An explosive device was thrown at a residential building on Dvora HaNevia Street in Bnei Brak early Wednesday morning.
  2. 02Residents reported hearing a loud explosion that woke them up, prompting police and sappers to respond.
  3. 03No injuries or damage were reported in the Bnei Brak incident, and police are investigating a criminal motive.
  4. 04According to Maariv, the target of the attack is believed to be an individual involved in disputes with criminals.
  5. 05Behadrei Haredim reported that police suspect a grenade was thrown, while Maariv reported it was a pipe bomb.
  6. 06The incident follows recent explosions and grenade attacks in Holon and Ashkelon, though no connection has been established.

No injuries or damage were reported in the incident. Investigators from the Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan station and forensic teams secured the area and collected evidence to identify those responsible. According to Behadrei Haredim, police suspect a piece of ordnance, specifically a grenade, was thrown at the building, while Maariv reported that a pipe bomb was suspected.

Authorities believe the motive behind the incident is criminal. Maariv reported that the target of the attack is believed to be an individual involved in disputes with criminals. This event follows a series of recent explosions and grenade incidents in Holon and Ashkelon, though no connection has been established between them.

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Grenade Thrown at Building in Bnei Brak, Loud Explosion Heard

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