Israel Confirms No Embassy Staff Harmed in Belgrade Attack
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
An attempted terrorist attack occurred near the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, shortly after midnight. An armed assailant attacked a security guard but was neutralized by police; no Israeli embassy staff were harmed. Serbian authorities are investigating the incident as a terrorist act and have increased security around diplomatic missions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- No Israeli embassy staff were harmed during an attempted terrorist attack in Belgrade, Serbia.
- An armed assailant attacked a security guard with a knife near the Israeli embassy.
- The attacker was neutralized by Serbian police after injuring the guard.
- Serbia's Minister of Internal Affairs declared the incident a terrorist act.
- Security has been increased around diplomatic missions in Belgrade.
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed an attempted terrorist attack near its embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, stating that no Israeli diplomats or staff were harmed. The incident occurred shortly after midnight when an armed assailant attacked a security guard with a knife. The guard sustained minor injuries before the attacker was neutralized by local police. The embassy complex was closed at the time, and all Israeli personnel were reported to be safe.
Serbian authorities have taken control of the perimeter around the embassy and are investigating the details of the assault. Serbia's Minister of Internal Affairs, Ivica Dačić, declared the incident a terrorist act and stated that investigators are working to identify the attacker and determine any potential links to extremist groups. The injured guard has received medical attention and is not in life-threatening condition.
In response to the attack, Serbian police have increased security measures around all foreign diplomatic missions in Belgrade. International services are coordinating with Serbian law enforcement as the investigation continues.
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