Abdullah Albadri, who planned attack on Israeli embassy in London, jailed
A Kuwaiti man, Abdullah Albadri, has been sentenced to life in prison for attempting to attack the Israeli embassy in London in 2025. He was found guilty of preparing an act of terrorism after being caught with knives and a martyrdom note.
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The case underscores ongoing security threats against diplomatic missions and the challenges of managing asylum seekers who may pose security risks.
A Kuwaiti man who tried to enter Israel's embassy in London armed with two knives and carrying a "martyrdom note" was sentenced to life in prison on Monday, with a minimum term of 20 years, after being convicted of preparing an act of terrorism.Abdullah Albadri, 34, attempted to breach the embassy's perimeter in west London in April 2025 before being stopped by armed police officers guarding the site.Prosecutors said Albadri wanted to attack the embassy in revenge for Israel's actions in Gaza.
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