Israeli Defence Minister orders intensified raids in West Bank after bus explosions. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the explosions in the Tel Aviv area, which caused no injuries. Hamas’ Izz el-Din al-Qassam Brigades in Tulkarm, northern West Bank, issued a statement praising the attack. Public transportation, including buses, trains, and Tel Aviv’s light rail, was temporarily suspended nationwide for security scans. The bus blasts come amid a fragile ceasefire in Gaza between the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel after 16 months of war. The ceasefire has held since it was implemented on January 19 despite accusations traded by Israel and Hamas of violations. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
Israeli Defence Minister orders intensified raids in West Bank after b….
