An explosion is seen in Israel near the city of Kiryat Gat, 56 kilometres south of Tel Aviv. Photo: Screengrab
An explosion is seen in Israel near the city of Kiryat Gat, 56 kilometres south of Tel Aviv. Photo: Screengrab
An explosion is seen in Israel near the city of Kiryat Gat, 56 kilometres south of Tel Aviv. Photo: Screengrab
An explosion is seen in Israel near the city of Kiryat Gat, 56 kilometres south of Tel Aviv. Photo: Screengrab

Large explosion reported in southern Israel


Thomas Helm
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A large explosion has been reported in southern Israel on Wednesday, Israel's Kann news said.

Social media footage shot on a road near the Israeli town of Kiryat Gat, 66km south of Tel Aviv, shows a plume of smoke rising into the air.

The cause of the blast is unknown.

The town is home to an industrial area and a military training facility.

There are no reports of casualties.

This is a developing story, more to follow

Updated: June 07, 2023, 3:12 PM