Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, June 4, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Car explosion kills one on Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv; terrorism not suspected
The aftermath of a suspected car bombing, which killed one person, on central Israel's Ayalon Highway near Holon, June 4, 2026. (Magen David Adom)
A person has been killed in a car explosion on Tel Aviv’s Ayalon Highway, first responders say.
Medics found the victim lifeless near Holon Junction, after his vehicle caught fire as a result of the explosion.
Police are probing the incident as a homicide and say the background to the incident is criminal, as opposed to terror-related.
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here