Man jailed for life over failed knife attack at Israeli embassy in London
Abdullah Albadri has been sentenced to life in prison for a failed 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
The case highlights ongoing security concerns regarding embassy protection and the intersection of geopolitical conflicts with domestic radicalization.
By Sean Seddon Published 5 October 2026, 14:00 BST Updated 3 minutes ago A man 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 he attempted to get inside the embassy in Kensington on 28 April 2025, before being detained by armed police.
The 34-year-old from Kuwait had arrived in the UK on a small boat 16 days earlier.
He was previously found guilty by a majority verdict of preparation of terrorist acts and possession of two bladed articles.
Albadri's trial at the Old Bailey heard how he was motivated to plot the attack by the death of Palestinians in Gaza.
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