Fragmentation grenade thrown at residential building in Kiryat Gat, police investigating

A fragmentation grenade was thrown at a residential building in Kiryat Gat. Police launched an investigation, and bomb disposal experts neutralized the scene. Property damage and gas canisters were affected, with no casualties. The background is criminal.

A fragmentation grenade was thrown at a residential building in Kiryat Gat last night (Thursday, October 8, 2026). Officers from the Kiryat Gat police station and police bomb disposal experts were called to the scene upon receiving the report. The incident caused damage to the structure and to gas canisters that were nearby, but no casualties were recorded. Police bomb disposal experts worked to neutralize the remnants of the weapon and secure the scene. Investigators began collecting forensic evidence and conducting investigative operations in the field. Police spokesperson stated that the background of the incident is criminal.