Serbia launches 'terror attack' probe after guard outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade attacked

A knife-wielding attacker targeted the Israel embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, early Wednesday, prompting a response from Serbian police. The assailant, who shouted "Allahu Akbar" and brandished two knives, was apprehended moments after midnight, according to the Associated Press. Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic confirmed the attacker was a minor, whose identity remains undisclosed.

Dacic stated that the suspect had a history of supporting the Islamic State, as evidenced by his Instagram profile featuring the group's black flag and associated symbols. The attacker had been under surveillance by security services before the incident. Police reported that the suspect attacked a Gendarmerie member with the knives, but the officer is now in stable condition and expected to be discharged.

Israel's Foreign Ministry reported no casualties among embassy staff, as the mission was closed at the time of the attack. Following the incident, Serbia raised its terror threat level to its highest designation, "Red," and increased security presence at vulnerable locations.