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Terror suspect tried to enter Israeli embassy with two knives, court told

Mona Porwal
By Mona Porwal Published May 8, 2025
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A terror suspect who allegedly attempted to storm the Israeli embassy in London armed with two kitchen knives and carrying a martyrdom note has appeared in court.

Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, is accused of attempting to gain access to the embassy’s secure grounds by jumping onto its eight-foot perimeter fence while concealing knives in the waistband of his trousers.

The Kuwaiti national, who has no fixed address, was arrested on the evening of April 28 outside the Israeli embassy in Kensington. Prosecutors told Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday that he had been seen “walking with purpose” along Palace Green, where the embassy is located — a heavily secured area patrolled regularly by armed officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command.

When approached by officers, Albadri is said to have greeted them before suddenly turning and attempting to scale the tall security fence surrounding the diplomatic premises. He was quickly restrained and taken into custody at approximately 6pm.

Upon his arrest, police allegedly discovered two kitchen knives hidden in his trousers, as well as a handwritten martyrdom note, indicating possible ideological motivation for the attempted intrusion.

Albadri now faces one count of the preparation of terrorist acts under the Terrorism Act 2006 and two counts of possessing a bladed article in a public place.

Appearing in the dock wearing a grey prison-issue tracksuit, the bearded defendant spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth. No plea was entered during the brief hearing.

The prosecution stated that this was not a random incident, alleging that Albadri had deliberately targeted the Israeli embassy in a “premeditated and ideologically motivated” act.

Due to the severity of the charges, the case has been referred to the Old Bailey — Britain’s most senior criminal court — where Albadri is scheduled to appear on 16 May.

Security remains tight around diplomatic premises across central London, especially those considered at elevated risk due to ongoing international conflicts. The Israeli embassy, located in one of the capital’s most exclusive and secure addresses, has been subject to increased police presence in recent months.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said:
“We can confirm that officers from the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command responded to an incident outside the Israeli embassy on Sunday 28 April. A man was arrested on suspicion of terrorism-related offences. There is no wider threat to the public at this time.”

The court was also told that Albadri is currently being held in custody under heightened security measures and will remain detained until his next court appearance.

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The UK’s terrorism threat level remains at “substantial”, meaning an attack is considered likely. This case is expected to raise further scrutiny over lone actor threats and the challenges posed by individuals without prior convictions but motivated by extremist ideologies.

In recent years, law enforcement and intelligence agencies have emphasised the danger of self-radicalised individuals acting alone, often with minimal planning or access to sophisticated weaponry, yet still capable of endangering lives.

The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed it had authorised the charges after reviewing the evidence provided by counterterrorism officers.

More details about the case, including the content of the martyrdom note and Albadri’s motivations, are expected to emerge when the case is heard in full at the Old Bailey later this month.

For now, questions remain about how a suspect came so close to breaching one of Britain’s most protected diplomatic sites — and what could have happened had police officers not acted as swiftly as they did.

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