Police confirmed that a suicide bomber blew himself up at the entrance of the Stage nightclub on the corners of Hebert Samuel and Jonah the Prophet Streets close to the Opera Tower in Tel Aviv.
A kiosk owner in the area told Ynetnews he though the entire building had collapsed, the blast had been so strong.
Magen David Adom ambulance services reported at least 20 injuries. The injured are being evacuated to hospitals in the area.
Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai arrived at the scene as police were closing off roads in the area. Police have asked the public to avoid arriving at the scene.
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