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Massive Explosion in Beit Shemesh Area Was Coordinated Test with Defense Company, Officials Say

Officials say the blast at the Tomer Defense Industries testing ground was a planned experiment, with no evidence of sabotage or hostile action.

  • A massive fireball and explosion occurred Saturday night near an Israeli Defence facility in Beit Shemesh, alarming residents who shared viral videos of the blast across social media.
  • Tomar Defense Industries clarified the incident was a 'pre-planned experiment' rather than an attack, easing security concerns after initial speculation about sabotage in the Jerusalem-area.
  • Authorities confirmed the event resulted from controlled testing, emphasizing no evidence suggests sabotage or external hostile action while a technical investigation continues to ensure safety compliance.
  • In a separate incident, an Israeli airstrike killed Al-Haddad, a Hamas military wing leader who helped architect the attacks that killed around 1,200 people in southern Israel.
  • The fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces ongoing tension, with Gaza's Health Ministry reporting over 72,700 people killed during the war and more than 850 since the truce began in October.
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kikar.co.il broke the news on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
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