Bus explosions hit central Israel ahead of Gaza ceasefire talks

Israeli police said that bombs on three buses exploded in the city of Bat Yam south of Tel Aviv on Thursday evening local time, with an official saying that there were no injuries.

Defence Minister Israel Katz accused "Palestinian terrorist organisations" of carrying out the blasts while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to hold a security meeting.

"Preliminary report - Suspected terror attack. Multiple reports have been received of explosions involving several buses at different locations in Bat Yam," the police said in a statement. 

"These are identical explosive devices with a timer. Three have detonated, and two additional ones have been located and are currently being neutralised,” a police spokesperson told AFP.

Israeli police said they were searching for suspects.

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