Drone Strike in Ben Yehuda Area of Tel Aviv Near U.S. Consulate, Injuring Seven; Hezbollah Suspected

Jul 19, 2024, 01:00 AM

A large explosion occurred in Tel Aviv, reportedly caused by a drone strike near the U.S. Consulate. The incident took place in the Ben Yehuda area, close to multiple embassies, including Shalom Aleichem St. Initial reports suggest that the drone, possibly launched by Hezbollah, struck a high-rise building, causing significant structural damage. Seven people were injured, including a 37-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman who were transported to a nearby hospital with shrapnel injuries. Notably, no sirens were activated before the explosion. Emergency responders and Israeli police have secured the area and are investigating the cause of the blast. The explosion has led to heightened security measures and speculations about potential retaliatory strikes by the Israeli Air Force in Beirut.