Bomb squad neutralizes explosive device found at entrance to home in Kiryat Malachi

Police bomb disposal experts neutralized an improvised explosive device placed at the entrance to a residential home in Kiryat Malachi. Police have launched an investigation on suspicion of a criminal motive.

Bomb disposal experts from the Southern District Police neutralized an improvised explosive device found Tuesday morning at the entrance to a residential home in Kiryat Malachi. The suspicious object was discovered by residents, who alerted security forces. Police bomb disposal experts identified it as an improvised explosive device, closed off the area, isolated the scene, and neutralized the threat before any damage occurred. Officers from the Kiryat Malachi police station have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the incident, alongside collecting evidence and findings from the scene. Police spokesperson stated that based on initial suspicion, the incident is believed to be criminal in nature.