Three empty buses parked in the Israeli city of Bat Yam exploded a few minutes apart yesterday evening.
It was determined that the explosions were carried out using explosive devices after the Israeli intelligence agency Shin Bet ordered the search of all buses in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area. Officers defused the devices also found in two more buses.
Israeli sources stated that the incident was a “strategic terrorist attack.”
Hundreds of thousands of Muslims visiting Saudi Arabia for Hajj are now arriving in Medina after completing the pilgrimage rituals in Mecca. Pilgrims travel 575 kilometers to Medina to offer prayers and visit the Prophet Muhammad’s tomb. Many perform 40 sunnah prayers at Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and visit sacred sites such as Rawda-i Mutahhara, Uhud Martyrs’ Cemetery, Baqi Cemetery, and Quba Mosque. Pilgrims greet the Prophet daily through the Babüsselam gate, following the hadith promising intercession for visitors to his grave. Departures from Medina will continue until July 10 for pilgrims from Türkiye.
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