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Policeman kills knife attacker outside Israeli embassy in Serbia

A knife-wielding attacker was shot dead by a Serbian police officer after approaching the Israeli embassy in Belgrade and injuring the guard. Serbia's outgoing interior minister stated that the assailant attacked the member of the Gendarmerie using two knives. Authorities are investigating the incident as a suspected terrorist attack, with reports indicating the assailant shouted 'Allahu Akbar' during the confrontation. The wounded officer received medical treatment following the overnight assault.

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  • ✓ An attacker with two knives wounded a policeman guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade overnight.
  • ✓ The wounded officer shot and killed the assailant.
  • ✓ Serbia's outgoing interior minister stated that the incident is being treated as a suspected terrorist act.
  • ✓ A similar attack occurred outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade in June 2024.
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A knife-wielding assailant was killed by a police guard outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade after injuring the officer.

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  1. Policeman Kills Knife Attacker Outside Israeli Embassy in Belgrade

    A knife-wielding attacker was shot dead by a Serbian police officer after approaching the Israeli embassy in Belgrade and injuring the guard. Serbia's outgoing interior minister stated that the assailant attacked the member of the Gendarmerie using two knives. Authorities are investigating the incident as a suspected terrorist attack, with reports indicating the assailant shouted 'Allahu Akbar' during the confrontation. The wounded officer received medical treatment following the overnight assault.

    Why it matters

    The incident occurred outside the Israeli embassy in the Serbian capital, drawing immediate attention to diplomatic security in the region. This event follows a previous attack outside the same diplomatic facility in June 2024, when a man wounded a Serbian police officer before being killed by guards. Officials are continuing to examine the motives behind the latest assault.

    What is confirmed

    • An attacker with two knives wounded a policeman guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade overnight.
    • The wounded officer shot and killed the assailant.
    • Serbia's outgoing interior minister stated that the incident is being treated as a suspected terrorist act.
    • A similar attack occurred outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade in June 2024.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The attacker was shouting 'Allahu Akbar' during the incident.
    • The assailant was a minor who was so far unidentified.

    What to watch next

    • Identification of the slain assailant by Serbian authorities
    • Official updates on the condition of the wounded police officer
    • Further findings from the terrorist investigation into the embassy attack
    Sources used for this update (20)
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    2. Reuters — Policeman kills knife attacker outside Israeli embassy in Serbia
    3. The New York Times — Knife-Wielding Attacker Fatally Shot Outside Israeli Embassy in Serbia
    4. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Serbian police say assailant killed after attacking a guard outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade
    5. BBC — Serbian shot dead after attacking officer outside Israeli embassy, minister says
    6. Fox News — Attacker shouting 'Allahu Akbar' killed outside Israeli embassy in Serbia, police say
    7. Yahoo — Man attacks guard at Israeli embassy in Serbia, is killed
    8. dw.com — Serbian police shoot dead assailant at Israeli Embassy
    9. AP News — Serbian police say assailant killed after attacking officer outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade
    10. www.algemeiner.com — Houthis Strike Yemen’s Aden Airport After Evacuation Warning
    11. Euronews.com — Serbian police kill attacker outside Israeli Embassy in suspected ‘terrorist attack’
    12. Jewish Telegraphic Agency — Police shoot dead assailant outside Israeli Embassy in Serbia
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