Israel: Increased security likely following car explosion in Kfar Qasim Dec. 28

Event

Increased security measures and localized transport and business disruptions are likely through at least Dec. 28 in Kfar Qasim following a car explosion. Emergency services personnel responded to a car that caught fire following a suspected bombing attempt the morning of Dec. 28. Two people were injured in the incident; security forces maintain the incident is linked to organized crime and may have been an assassination attempt.

The incident comes two days after a similar event occurred in Ramla Dec. 26, which left one person dead and two others injured. The explosion also comes amid authorities' efforts to contain violence in Arab-Israeli communities.

Kfar Qasim is about 17 km (11 miles) northeast of Tel Aviv.

Advice

Plan for localized ground travel and business disruptions Dec. 28. Heed the advice of security personnel.