Another suspect arrested in explosion of bomb in Or Yehuda

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Police arrested another suspect from Kiryat Ono on suspicion of involvement in planting the explosive device in the car of the chairman of the Likud branch in Or Yehuda. According to Channel 14, the suspect is a Kiryat Ono resident in his 30s. Last week, a 20-year-old man from Jerusalem was arrested, and his detention was extended by the court.

The explosion took place in the car of Dudu Halevi, chairman of the Likud branch in Or Yehuda, causing damage to the vehicle but no injuries. According to Maariv, the investigation is being conducted by the Central District Unit for Combating Crime, and police are examining the extent of the two suspects' involvement in planting the device.

According to Walla, the additional suspect will be brought before a court tomorrow for a hearing on extending his detention.