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Attacker Killed After Wounding Police Officer with Crossbow at Israeli Embassy in Belgrade

Jun 29, 2024, 11:54 AM

A Serbian police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade was wounded in the neck by an attacker wielding a crossbow on June 29, 2024. The attacker was subsequently shot dead by the police officer. The incident, which occurred around 11:00 am (0900 GMT), has been described by Serbian authorities as a suspected terrorist attack. The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed the embassy was closed following the attack and stated that no embassy employees were injured. Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic condemned the incident, calling it an 'act of terrorism.'