While the explosions occurred when the buses were empty, police confirmed that two additional explosives were defused, one of which was located in Cholon, south of Tel Aviv.

The discovery of the explosives was prompted by an alert passenger who noticed a suspicious bag, leading to the evacuation of the bus before it exploded.

The military operation launched by Israel aims to address security threats and prevent further attacks, as the country faces increased hostilities in the region.

The timing of the explosions has raised suspicions of a coordinated attack, especially as they occurred shortly before Hamas returned the bodies of the hostages.

The bombs used in the attacks were reportedly similar to those previously utilized in the West Bank, indicating a connection to ongoing militant activities.

Israeli authorities have accused Hamas of directly killing the Bibas children, contradicting the group's claims that they died during an Israeli airstrike.

Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu has ordered an 'intensive operation' in the West Bank following a series of explosions on February 20, 2025, that targeted three parked buses in Bat Yam, near Tel Aviv.

In response to the attacks, Israeli police have heightened security measures and instructed bus drivers nationwide to inspect their vehicles for explosives.

Local Palestinian authorities have condemned the military actions, expressing concerns over civilian safety and the escalating tensions in the area.

Despite the explosions causing significant disruption to bus and train services across the country, no casualties were reported, and emergency services confirmed no individuals were trapped at the blast sites.

The blasts coincided with the return of the remains of four Israeli hostages by Hamas, including the Bibas children and their mother, which has heightened tensions in the region.

Police are investigating the origins of the explosives, with indications suggesting they may have ties to militant activities in the West Bank.