Bus explosions in Bat Yam prompt security response in Israel

Three bus explosions occurred in Bat Yam, Israel, on Thursday evening, with no reported injuries. Israeli police suspect the blasts are linked to Palestinian terrorist organizations. A large police presence is searching for suspects and additional explosives. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered increased military operations in the West Bank following the attacks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding a security meeting to assess the situation and respond to the incidents. The explosions come amid rising violence in the West Bank since the outbreak of war in Gaza in October 2023. Israeli forces have conducted frequent raids targeting militants, resulting in numerous casualties on both sides.