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The scene of a car explosion in a suspected underworld hit in Nesher, June 3, 2019. (Israel Police)
June 3, 2019, 12:53 pm
Man killed in suspected underworld hit in northern Israel
Crime figure slain in Nesher car explosion said to have survived an attempt on his life several weeks ago
By TOI staff
The scene of a suspected criminal underworld car bomb explosion on Route 2, November 7, 2018. (MDA spokeperson)
November 7, 2018, 5:29 pm
Man killed as car explodes on main highway in suspected criminal underworld hit
Two others injured by blast, likely caused by bomb, in vehicle traveling along Israel’s coastal road Route 2
By TOI staff
Illustrative image of a police car (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 24, 2017, 1:32 am
Woman seriously wounded in car explosion
Police open investigation into incident in northern Druze village
By TOI staff
Avner Harari seen at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on February 23, 2017. (Flash90)
March 24, 2017, 4:11 pm
They wouldn’t play his songs, so hit man turned soul singer allegedly returned to old habits
Avner Harari charged for car bomb spree; alleged targets included singer Margalit Tzanani, because she would not play his music on her radio show
By Gavin Rabinowitz and Alexander Fulbright
A robot device defuses an explosive device placed under a car in Ramat Hasharon, February 17, 2017. (Israel Police)
February 17, 2017, 1:34 pm
Explosive device found under car of soccer star, 2 arrested
Men suspected of involvement in spate of explosions connected to underworld which also targeted singer, entertainer
By TOI staff
Illustrative: Police at the scene where a car bomb went off in Givatayim near Tel Aviv on April 26, 2015, injuring three people. Police believe that the blast was criminally motivated. (Flash90)
February 3, 2017, 4:49 pm
Six wounded in Tel Aviv-area car explosion
Five of the wounded are children; police believe blast was an attempted hit in turf war between rival criminal groups
By TOI staff
Wreckage of the car blown up in a gang hit near the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in Tel Aviv, January 19, 2016; Police spokesman's office
January 19, 2016, 2:45 pm
Three hurt, two seriously, in gangland Tel Aviv-area bombing
Injured include senior figure in Amir Mulner crime organization; blast near Tel Aviv Stock Exchange rocks Ramat Gan
By Sue Surkes
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (right) shakes hands with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah at Haniyeh's house in Gaza City, October 9, 2014.(AFP/Said Khatib)
November 7, 2014, 11:55 am
PA premier cancels Gaza visit after blasts hit Fatah property
Culprits in attacks remain unknown, though reports emerge of Islamic State threats against group
By AFP and AP
Head of the Hamas government Ismail Haniyeh (right) and senior Fatah official Azzam al-Ahmad (left) attend a news conference as they announce a reconciliation agreement in Gaza, on April 23, 2014. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)
November 7, 2014, 4:35 am
Coordinated blasts target Fatah officials in Gaza
Explosions come during heightened tensions with Hamas; reports emerge of Islamic State threats
By AP
A car after a cigarette-lighter explosion destroyed the backseat, in Petah Tikva, on October 6, 2014. (photo credit: courtesy Magen David Adom)
October 6, 2014, 3:06 pm
Car full of lighters explodes
Driver suffers moderate injuries in Petah Tikva blast
By TOI staff
February 21, 2014, 5:21 am
Petah Tikva deputy mayor’s car explodes
No one hurt; police suspect deliberate attack
By TOI staff
Screen capture from Channel 2 showing the aftermath of a car explosion in Tel Aviv on November 7, 2013. The target of the attack was a top state prosecutor.
November 7, 2013, 9:49 pm
Netanyahu: Latest mob-related attack in Tel Aviv ‘a threat to rule of law’
PM says priority must be given to investigation into attempted hit on top prosecutor who pursued organized crime groups
By Haviv Rettig Gur
Screen capture from Channel 2 showing the aftermath of a car explosion in Tel Aviv on November 7, 2013.
November 7, 2013, 6:45 pm
Anti-mob state attorney targeted in Tel Aviv car bomb; none hurt
Explosion near Central District State Attorney’s Office aimed at top prosecutor who aggressively pursues organized crime groups
By Haviv Rettig Gur
February 28, 2013, 11:29 am
Two killed in Rishon Lezion explosion
Police suspect bombing is the latest in a series of underworld clashes
By Aaron Kalman
September 21, 2012, 12:45 am
Car explodes in Hod Hasharon
Police investigating possible mob hit
By Sam Ser
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