Knife Attack Outside Israeli Embassy in Belgrade: Assailant Killed

In the capital of Serbia, Belgrade, an assailant who attacked a police officer with a knife in front of the Israeli Embassy lost his life as a result of fire opened by the on-duty officer. Serbian Minister of Interior Ivica Dacic announced that the incident is being evaluated as a terrorist attack and the terrorist threat level has been raised to the highest level.

According to information provided by the Serbian police, the incident took place just after midnight on Wednesday. An assailant dressed in black opened the door of the guard booth outside the embassy, attacked the police officer inside with knives, and the thrown knife hit the officer's left cheek. The police officer, identified by the initials D.S., drew his weapon in self-defense, opened fire on the assailant, and neutralized him at the scene.

Minister of Interior Ivica Dacic stated that the assailant was a minor from the town of Šabac and supported the ISIS terrorist organization. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs also confirmed the terrorist attempt, reporting that no embassy personnel were injured and the mission was closed. The Belgrade High Public Prosecutor's Office is continuing its investigation into the incident.