Car explosion in Netivot: Shift in investigation direction - suspicion of criminal incident strengthens
A report was received today (Wednesday) of a self-accident that led to a car explosion in Netivot. The driver claims the explosion occurred during driving, without an accident. An investigation revealed the individual is known to the police. Officers and bomb disposal experts are on their way to the scene. The police have opened an investigation, and the suspicion of a criminal incident is strengthening.
A report was received today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) of a car explosion in Netivot. Initially reported as a self-accident leading to the explosion, the driver claims the explosion occurred during driving, without a prior accident. An investigation revealed the individual is known to the police. Officers and bomb disposal experts are on their way to the scene. The police have opened an investigation, and the suspicion of a criminal incident is strengthening. The vehicle was damaged in its front part and veered from its lane, but there were no casualties in the incident.