Man jailed for life over failed knife attack at Israeli embassy in London
Abdullah Albadri has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 20 years for attempting a knife attack at the Israeli embassy in London. The court heard that the defendant, an asylum seeker, was motivated by the conflict in Gaza.
Why it matters
This case highlights security concerns regarding diplomatic missions and the intersection of immigration status with radicalization and violent crime.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sean Seddon Metropolitan Police Abdullah Albadri had arrived in the UK on a small boat 16 days before attempting to carry out the attack A failed asylum seeker who tried to break into the Israeli embassy in London to carry out a knife attack has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 20 years.
Abdullah Albadri was carrying two knives when police officers caught him as he tried to climb over a fence into the Kensington embassy on 28 April 2025.
The 34-year-old from Kuwait had arrived in the UK on a small boat 16 days earlier, after a previous illegal entry four years ago.
He was previously found guilty by majority verdict after a trial at the Old Bailey of preparation of terrorist acts and possession of two bladed articles.
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