Car Explosion in Gush Etzion Injures Two Amid Terrorist Attacks in Israeli Settlement

Aug 30, 2024, 09:18 PM

A car explosion occurred at a gas station in Gush Etzion, an Israeli settlement in the West Bank, on Friday night. The incident resulted in two injuries, and the cause of the explosion is under investigation. Initial reports suggest it may have been a car bomb. The explosion is part of a series of terrorist attacks in the area, with one attacker reportedly opening fire toward Karmei Tzur in a separate incident. The Israeli Army Radio reported the explosion near a gas station north of Al-Khalil. The situation remains tense as authorities continue to investigate the background of the attack. Notably, this comes after Hamas announced a return to suicide bombings. The terrorist involved in the car explosion was shot and killed after attempting to attack Israeli police officers and soldiers.