An explosion has rocked an open-air market in Tel Aviv, causing many casualties, according to the Magen David Adom ambulance service.
"There was a tremendous explosion at one of the stalls," a witness told Israel Radio on Monday. "I saw wounded."
The explosion occurred in the Carmel market in the centre of Tel Aviv, an ambulance spokesman said, adding: "There are many casualties."
There was no immediate official word on the cause of the explosion but Israel Radio described it as a terrorist attack.
Update from Sky:
"FOUR DEAD IN MARKET BLAST
An explosion has rocked an open-air market in Tel Aviv and early reports indicate four people have died and many were injured.
The explosion, whose cause was not immediately known, went off in the Hacarmel market, security sources said. "
Quick, tell Kerry to get his cape
"...but Israel Radio described it as a terrorist attack."
Golly gee willikers; ya think?
Is Kerry happy?