Knife attacker shot dead outside Israeli Embassy in Belgrade (VIDEO)
Serbia has raised its terror alert to the highest level following a knife attack on the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade that wounded a guard.
The attack occurred at approximately 12:15 AM local time when an unidentified minor, believed to be from the western Serbian town of Sabac, attacked a Gendarmerie officer with two knives while shouting 'Allahu Akbar.' The guard sustained minor injuries but neutralized the attacker in self-defense.
Attack Details
According to the Belgrade Higher Public Prosecutor's Office, the attacker opened the door of the guard booth and threw a knife that struck the officer's left cheek. The guard responded by firing several shots, killing the attacker.
A minor, whose identity has not yet been established… attacked a member of the Gendarmerie with two knives while shouting 'Allahu Akbar,'
Previous Incidents
The Belgrade embassy was the site of a similar attack in June 2024, when a crossbow-wielding attacker wounded a Serbian police officer before being shot dead. Israel ordered tighter security at its embassies last May following a fatal shooting in Washington.
Regional Context
Israeli embassies have faced heightened threats since the Gaza war began in October 2023. Last year, anti-Semitic attacks killed 20 people worldwide, the highest toll in more than three decades. The attack occurred as Israel counted votes from Tuesday's parliamentary election, with neither Prime Minister Netanyahu's bloc nor the main opposition securing a majority.
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