The blast in Tel Aviv could have been much worse, but it highlights the ongoing threat that Israel faces not only in Gaza, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria, but also in its heartland.
BREAKING: Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim joint responsibility for deadly Tel Aviv explosion, confirming their involvement in the attack. Situation intensifying, with potential for further escalation in the region. pic.twitter.com/GDfEiZBGmC
— Facts Prime (@factsprime35) August 19, 2024
Although Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility, Israeli police and Shin Bet believe that the real culprits are Iran and Hizballah — both of which have been expected to attack after the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
“Police, Shin Bet said to believe Iran, Hezbollah may be behind failed Tel Aviv attack,” Times of Israel, August 19, 2024:
Security forces are investigating the possibility that Iran and its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah are linked to Sunday’s attempted suicide bombing by a Palestinian man in Tel Aviv, Hebrew media reported Monday.
Hamas earlier on Monday claimed responsibility for the attack, which it had directed together with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group, though the attacker was not known to be affiliated with either.
However, police and the Shin Bet security service believe the attacker, a resident of Nablus in the West Bank, may have gotten directions from Iran or Hezbollah, given the sophistication of his ultimately faulty explosive, according to Channel 12 news and the Kan public broadcaster.
Though there were no current concrete warnings of a terror attack, police said it was beefing up its presence in large cities following what would have been the first suicide bombing in Israel since 2016.….
somehistory says
hamas and that other palestinian jihad terror group have taken credit….according to some reports. It was said to be a suicide bombing.
And 6 more bodies of hostages have been retrieved from gaza by the IDF.
somehistory says
Sorry for the repeat of the facts in the article. Not a good time for posting, I guess.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Israel should retaliate at a time most inconvenient to the Kamala campaign. Choreograph this properly ?