Serbian police say assailant killed after attacking officer outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade
An unidentified minor carrying two knives attacked a police officer from an elite unit outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade just after midnight on Wednesday. The assailant was shot dead at the scene. Interior Minister Ivica Dačić stated that authorities are treating the incident as a terrorist attack. Following the confrontation, Serbia raised its national security threat level.
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- ✓ An assailant attacked a police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade just after midnight.
- ✓ The attacker was shot dead by police at the scene.
- ✓ Interior Minister Ivica Dačić stated that police are treating the incident as a terrorist attack.
- ✓ Serbia raised its security threat level following the attack.
What changed
Serbian officials officially classified the stabbing incident as a terrorist attack and raised the national security threat level.
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Assailant Shot Dead Outside Israeli Embassy in Belgrade
An unidentified minor carrying two knives attacked a police officer from an elite unit outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade just after midnight on Wednesday. The assailant was shot dead at the scene. Interior Minister Ivica Dačić stated that authorities are treating the incident as a terrorist attack. Following the confrontation, Serbia raised its national security threat level.
Why it matters
The incident occurred outside a diplomatic mission, heightening security concerns for foreign embassies in the region. Attacks on law enforcement personnel guarding sensitive sites routinely trigger heightened security postures across European capitals. Authorities are currently investigating the motives behind the assault and whether the attacker acted alone.
What is confirmed
- An assailant attacked a police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade just after midnight.
- The attacker was shot dead by police at the scene.
- Interior Minister Ivica Dačić stated that police are treating the incident as a terrorist attack.
- Serbia raised its security threat level following the attack.
Still unconfirmed
- The assailant shouted 'Allahu Akbar' during the incident.
- The attacker was an unidentified minor who carried two knives.
What to watch next
- Official identification of the deceased assailant by Serbian authorities
- Updates on the condition of the injured police officer
- Further details regarding the raised security threat level and potential accomplices
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- Reuters — Policeman kills knife attacker outside Israeli embassy in Serbia
- The New York Times — Knife-Wielding Attacker Fatally Shot Outside Israeli Embassy in Serbia
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