Serbia raises terror threat level after attack on Israeli Embassy guard

Serbia has raised its national terrorism threat level to the highest red alert following a knife attack in Belgrade. A member of the Gendarmerie, who was guarding the Israeli Embassy, was attacked shortly after midnight by a young individual reportedly shouting religious slogans. The attacker, who authorities believe may have links to the Islamic State, was shot and killed by the officer in self-defense.

Interior Minister Ivica Dačić confirmed the incident and stated that security services had been monitoring the individual. In response to the attack, police presence is being increased at critical infrastructure sites and crowded public locations across the country. The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade has stated that the use of official firearms during the incident was justified as self-defense.