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Serbian Police Shoot Dead Attacker Outside Israeli Embassy in Belgrade

Serbian Police Shoot Dead Attacker Outside Israeli Embassy in Belgrade

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THE BRIEF
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Serbian police shot dead a minor who rushed at an officer with two knives outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade while shouting "Allahu Akbar".

2

Interior Minister Ivica Dacic stated the suspect was a Serbian citizen monitored by security services as a known supporter of the Islamic State.

3

Authorities raised Serbia's terrorism threat level to red alert, increasing police presence at critical infrastructure and public gathering spots.