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THIS is the moment buses burn in a suspected "terror attack" in Israel after bombs exploded.

Three coaches erupted into flames near Tel Aviv while two more explosives were found on public transport luckily having not gone off.

A bus on fire with firefighters responding.
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No casualties have been reported
Large fire burning intensely at night.
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Three buses have exploded in a town near Tel AvivCredit: x/@LynnwoodTimes
Three burned-out buses in a parking lot at night.
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One bus pictured completely decimated by the flamesCredit: Fire and Rescue Service

There have been no casualties or injuries reported as the bombs went off while the buses were empty and at the depot.

The Israeli Defence Minister accused "Palestinian terrorist organisations" of carrying out terror blasts and instructed the IDF to increase the "intensity of activity" in the West Bank in response.

Shocking footage showed the buses burning as thick black smoke billowed into the sky.

The dramatic explosions occurred late Thursday night Israeli time in three buses parked in a lot in Bat Yam.

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Two other explosives were defused when they were also found on buses.

They say the "identical" devices which came with "a timer" failed to explode.

The police said in a statement: "Preliminary report - Suspected terror attack.

"Multiple reports have been received of explosions involving several buses at different locations in Bat Yam."

A security service source claimed the bombs weighed "between four and five kilograms" and were "intended to detonate tomorrow morning and kill hundreds of civilians," according to the Jerusalem Post.

Israeli defence minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to step up counter-terror operations.

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He said: "We will hunt down the terrorists to the bitter end and destroy the terror infrastructure in the camps used as frontline posts of the Iranian evil axis.

"Residents who give shelter to terror will pay a heavy price".

Cop commander Haim Sargarof said in a televised briefing that the devices used to set off the terrifying blasts were similar to those found in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

A large number of police were deployed to search for suspects, a police statement said, adding that "police bomb disposal units are scanning for additional suspicious objects".

Burned-out bus covered in fire suppressant foam.
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Three buses went up in flames
Police officer inspecting a burned-out bus.
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An Israeli police officer inspects the scene of one of a series of bus explosions in what authorities said appeared to be a militant attack in Bat YamCredit: AP
Large fire at night with black smoke.
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Smoke was captured billowing over the area

Cops also "urge the public to avoid the areas and remain alert for any suspicious items".

Searches are being conducted on additional buses in Dan Bloc - where the two unexploded devices were found.

Initial investigations suggest the explosions occurred within a mere few minutes of each other, with the final being 10 minutes after.

Police spokesperson Aryeh Doron said the "event is ongoing" as officers scramble to locate more bombs in the Tel Aviv area.

He added to Channel 12 that the public must be alert for "every suspected bag or object" which "could make the difference"

The spokesperson said: "We may be lucky if indeed the terrorists set these timers to the wrong hour. But it’s too early to determine."

Channel 12 also claims that one of the undetonated devices was discovered by a passenger who notified the drive of the suspicious bag.

Terrified local residents have described their fear and confusion over the incident.

Ayala, who lives near to one of the sites where a bus was on fire, recalled to the Jerusalem Post: "We heard an explosion, and then another one.

"At first, we didn’t understand what was happening. We knew there was a ceasefire, so we realized it wasn’t a rocket.

"Suddenly, ambulances arrived, and WhatsApp groups were reporting two blasts and a large fire. At first, people thought it was a tire explosion, but as more reports came in, we understood it was a terror attack.

"It was terrifying - how was I supposed to go to work the next morning?"

Meanwhile another local, Yossi had taken an evening walk when the horror incident unfolded, explaining: "I felt a slight tremor, and then we heard a massive explosion.

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"I stepped outside and saw smoke rising from the parking lot. It was terrifying - I come here every day.

"You think it’s a safe place, and then suddenly, this happens right next to you."

Israeli police officer inspecting a bus after reported explosions.
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An Israeli police officer inspect the scene where police have reported a series of explosions on busesCredit: AP
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