Police called to Tzipi Livni's home after explosion heard
Firecracker reportedly thrown at security post; neighbors say cloud of smoke seen rising from Tel Aviv house; Livni not in area at time.
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A loud explosion was heard Friday very close the Tel Aviv home of Opposition Leader Tzipi Livni (Kadima.)No injuries were reported as a result of the blast and Livni was not as her home at the time of the blast.According to reports, the explosion was caused by a firecracker which was thrown at the security post outside Livni's house in the Ramat HaHayal neighborhood of north Tel Aviv.A cloud of smoke was seen rising next to the house after the explosion was heard, eyewitnesses and neighbors said.Police and Shin Bet forces rushed to the scene. A bomb disposal unit scoured the area and inspected the premises.Police were investigating claims that the incident was a prank, and who was behind the explosion.
