Israeli police are investigating an explosion in Tel Aviv on Sunday evening.

Tel Aviv: One person was killed in an explosion in Tel Aviv, Israel on Sunday evening (local time), CNN reported. Another person was injured after being run over and has been admitted to the hospital for treatment. According to District Commander Peretz Amar, the deceased is suspected to be carrying explosives. The police have started an investigation and are trying to identify the person killed in the blast.

Peretz Amar noted that it is too early to say whether the incident in Tel Aviv was a terrorist attack. Police received several calls reporting a loud explosion on Halehi Street in Tel Aviv, CNN reported.

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Speaking to reporters at the scene, Peretz Amar confirmed that the explosion was caused by a bomb, The Times of Israel reported.

He noted that identifying the deceased was crucial to understanding the motive. He also noted that the injured person could help with the investigation, according to The Times of Israel.

Amar highlighted the difficulties in identifying the deceased, adding that the person was not a civilian but an explosive device was found in his possession. This raises the debate – was it a crime or an act of terrorism? Amar insists on the importance of knowing who the deceased person is in order to draw the correct conclusion. Telltale signs at the scene indicate a possible failed attack.