A car bomb exploded on Sderot Ahi Eilat in the Kiryat Haim neighborhood of Haifa on Tuesday afternoon, killing one person. Magen David Adom reported receiving the call at 15:58. Police suspect a criminal motive, according to Israeli media.
A car explosion in the Kiryat Haim neighborhood of Haifa on Tuesday afternoon has left one person dead, according to emergency services. Magen David Adom (MDA) reported receiving a call at 15:58 regarding a vehicle that had exploded on Sderot Ahi Eilat. Paramedics arriving on scene described an unconscious male; he was later pronounced dead, as confirmed by ZAKA rescue teams on site.
Initial assessments cited by Israeli media indicate that an explosive device had been attached to the vehicle, pointing to a targeted attack with a criminal motive. Police have opened an investigation. The victim's identity has not yet been released.
As The Zioneer previously reported in its initial bulletins on this event, rescue crews from ZAKA's northern district are handling the scene. The exact circumstances and the identity of those responsible remain under investigation.
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