The Israeli military is investigating a suspected drone attack that struck central Tel Aviv early on Friday, though no air raid sirens were activated. This explosion occurred shortly after the Israeli military announced it had killed a senior commander of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in southern Lebanon.

"An initial inquiry indicates that the explosion in Tel Aviv was caused by the falling of an aerial target, and no sirens were activated. The incident is under thorough review," the military stated. Increased air patrols have been deployed to protect Israeli airspace, but no new civil defense measures have been ordered.

The Houthi militants' military spokesman, aligned with Iran like Hezbollah, indicated on the X social media platform that the group would soon disclose details of a military operation targeting Tel Aviv.

Police discovered the body of a man in an apartment near the explosion site, and the circumstances are under investigation. Footage from the scene shows shattered glass on the city pavements, with onlookers gathering near a building marked by the blast. The area has been secured with police tape.

Hezbollah and the Houthis have intensified attacks against Israel and Western targets, citing solidarity with Palestinians following Israel's invasion of the Gaza Strip after a Hamas militant attack on southern Israel.