He shouted and attacked an officer outside the Israeli embassy: investigation underway for terrorism.

An overnight attack took place outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade , Serbia, where a man armed with two knives attacked a Gendarmerie guard. The officer killed the attacker and sustained minor injuries. Authorities are investigating the possible terrorist motive and have raised the anti-terrorism alert level to the maximum.

Belgrade: Knife-wielding man attacks guard outside Israeli embassy

As reported by Ansa , the incident occurred shortly after midnight and ended with the death of the attacker, who was shot by law enforcement officers while responding to the attack . According to Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic, the perpetrator is believed to be a minor whose identity has not yet been confirmed. Before attacking the guard, he allegedly shouted " Allahu Akbar " and used two knives to stab the officer.

The officer responded using his service weapon, successfully subduing the attacker. He sustained only minor injuries during the attack. Authorities are reconstructing the incident to clarify the circumstances of the attack and gather further information on the identity of the young man involved.

Serbia goes on high anti-terrorism alert after Israeli embassy attack

Following the attack, Serbian authorities launched an investigation to determine whether the attack was terrorist-related . The government raised the anti-terrorism alert to the highest level, along with increased security and security presence at sensitive locations. Particular attention was paid to diplomatic missions and the country's strategic objectives following the attack outside the Israeli embassy.

Investigators are attempting to definitively identify the attacker and understand the motives for the attack, also verifying any links to extremist organizations. At this time, however, neither a terrorist motive nor any links to radical groups have been officially confirmed. Investigations are continuing to determine whether the attack was planned and whether there are further clues that could clarify what happened in the Serbian capital.