Serbian Police Kill Teenager Attacking Israeli Embassy Guard

The attacker, described as a minor who reportedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" during the assault, lunged at a member of the Serbian Gendarmerie securing the compound. The officer, who sustained minor facial injuries from a knife, shot and killed the assailant in self-defense. The officer was hospitalized in good condition and is expected to be released for home care.

Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic confirmed that authorities are treating the incident as a terror attack. Dacic stated that the suspect, believed to have originated from the city of Sabac, was known to security services and had been under surveillance due to his support for the terrorist organization ISIS. The suspect's Instagram profile reportedly featured the group's flag and symbols.

Following the attack, Serbian authorities raised the national terror threat level to "Red," the highest possible setting. This designation has led to increased police and special forces presence at sensitive locations, infrastructure facilities, and crowded public areas. This event follows a previous attack at the same embassy in June 2024, when an assailant was killed after injuring a guard.