Overview

• Abdullah Sabah Albadri was charged with preparation of terrorist acts and possession of two bladed articles after an attempted breach of the Israeli embassy in Kensington, London, on Monday evening.
• Police allege Albadri carried a martyrdom note and told officers he wanted to send a message to the Israeli government about the Gaza war.
• The incident is being investigated by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, which confirmed there is no evidence of additional suspects or a broader public threat.
• Embassy officials thanked British security forces for their swift response, confirming no injuries or damage occurred during the attempted attack.
• Albadri appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday and was remanded in custody, with a further hearing scheduled for May 7.