Serbian Police Officer Wounded in Attack Near Israeli Embassy, Assailant Fatally Shot

A Serbian police officer was wounded while guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade after an attacker fired a crossbow bolt at him. The officer responded in self-defense, fatally shooting the assailant. The policeman is undergoing surgery for neck injuries. The attacker's identity and motive are under investigation.

An alarming incident unfolded at the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade on Saturday when a Serbian police officer was wounded by a crossbow-wielding attacker. The officer, struck in the neck, responded by fatally shooting the assailant.

Interior Minister Ivica Dacic reported that the wounded policeman remained conscious and was transported to Belgrade's main emergency hospital for surgery to remove the crossbow bolt.

Authorities are working to determine the attacker's identity and motives, as Serbia continues its close relations with Israel amid tensions in Gaza.

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