In Serbia, an assailant shot dead near the Israeli embassy in Belgrade; Israel confirms an attempted 'terrorist attack'

A man was shot by a gendarme outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade after attacking while shouting "Allahu Akbar!" The Serbian interior ministry described him as an Islamic State supporter. The attack occurred shortly after midnight and resulted in minor injuries to a police officer. The Israeli foreign ministry confirmed the attempted terrorist attack, noting that no embassy staff were harmed as the mission was closed at the time. Following the incident, Serbia raised its terrorist threat level to the highest possible degree and increased police presence at key locations. The assailant, armed with two knives, was under surveillance and had posted pro-ISIS content on social media. This incident coincided with recent legislative elections in Israel, where Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition is currently leading.