Israeli police and the Shin Bet security agency have arrested a Palestinian and two Jewish Israelis in connection with the explosions.

The U.S. State Department praised Israel's swift response to these attempted bombings near Tel Aviv, underscoring the prevention of a potential terrorist attack.

On February 20, 2025, three empty buses exploded in Bat Yam and Holon, with additional bombs discovered on other buses, but fortunately, no casualties were reported.

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to Israel's security, emphasizing that terrorism has no place in society.

In the aftermath of the attacks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to launch a significant counterterrorism operation in the West Bank, deploying three additional battalions.