Police Kill Knife-wielding Attacker Near Israeli Embassy in Belgrade

WHO:

NBC News World - An assailant attacked a police officer from an elite unit guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade.

IJR - The attacker was described as a minor and was shouting “Allahu Akbar.”

IJR - A Gendarmerie officer was attacked outside the Israeli Embassy.

WHAT:

NBC News World - The assailant attacked the officer and was killed.

IJR - The attacker used two knives and was shot dead.

IJR - Serbia raised its threat level to red.

WHERE:

NBC News World - The attack occurred outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia.

IJR - The attack occurred outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade.

WHEN:

NBC News World - Police said the assailant was killed just after midnight on Wednesday.

HOW:

NBC News World - The assailant attacked a police officer guarding the embassy with knives.

IJR - The attacker assaulted the Gendarmerie officer with two knives and was shot dead.

(UPDATED October 28, 2026 10:59 UTC)

A minor attacked a Gendarmerie officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, with two knives and was shot dead. The attacker was reportedly shouting “Allahu Akbar.” Serbia raised its threat level to red.