A man was lightly injured when his vehicle exploded on Exodus Street in the city • Probably criminal background

• Explosion in Ashkelon // Photo: Union Rescue

Suspicion of assassination attempt in Ashkelon: A man was lightly injured Thursday morning in a car explosion on Exodus Street in the city. Police have launched an investigation into the case. The injured man was transported to Barzilai Hospital suffering from leg injuries and transported for further treatment.

The moments after the vehicle explosion this morning in Ashkelon // Police spokeswoman

Just earlier this week, a 40-year-old man was killed in similar circumstances near the Nitzanei Oz community in Emek Hefer. In addition, another man was seriously injured and a minor 14-year-old boy.