One dead after bomb explodes in Tel Aviv, Israeli police say | World News

One person has been killed after a bomb exploded in Tel Aviv, police say.

Israeli police were called to Lahi Street at around 8pm local time (6pm UK time) to reports of an explosion.

“It has been confirmed as a bomb explosion,” a police spokesperson said.

“As a result of the explosion, one person – whose identity is still unknown – was killed, and another person was moderately injured.

“All investigative avenues are being explored.”

The injured person was taken to hospital for treatment, the spokesperson added.

Graphic images claiming to show the immediate aftermath of the blast have been posted on social media – but remain unverified.

Others show debris on the streets and emergency workers at the scene.

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