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Man who planned attack on Israeli embassy in London jailed for at least 20 years

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on October 5, 2026

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· Last updated: October 5, 2026

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Kuwaiti Man Jailed for 20 Years After Israeli Embassy Attack Plot in London

Details of the Embassy Attack Plot and Sentencing

Incident Overview

LONDON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - A Kuwaiti man who tried to enter Israel's embassy in London armed with two knives and carrying a "martyrdom note" was sentenced to life in prison on Monday with a minimum term of 20 years after being convicted of preparing an act of terrorism.

Attempted Attack on the Embassy

Actions Taken by Abdullah Albadri

Abdullah Albadri, 34, attempted to breach the embassy's perimeter in west London in April 2025 before being stopped by armed police officers guarding the site.

Motivation and Evidence

Revenge for Gaza

Prosecutors said Albadri wanted to attack the embassy in revenge for Israel's actions in Gaza. Evidence presented at trial showed he had researched the embassy's location, carried two knives and was in possession of a note indicating his intention to die as a martyr.

Legal Proceedings and Sentencing

Trial and Conviction

A jury at London's Old Bailey found him guilty in May of preparing an act of terrorism and possessing two bladed articles.

Life Sentence Imposed

He was given a life sentence with a minimum term of 20 years for the terrorism offence.

(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti; editing by William James)

Key Takeaways

  • Albadri, who entered the UK twice via small boats and was refused asylum, attempted on April 28, 2025, to climb the embassy fence armed and carrying a martyrdom note, aiming to exact revenge for Israel’s actions in Gaza (news.met.police.uk).
  • Swift intervention by armed diplomatic protection officers prevented him from entering the embassy and no one was injured (news.met.police.uk).
  • He was convicted at the Old Bailey in May 2026 of preparing terrorist acts and knife possession, and sentenced on October 5, 2026, to life with a minimum of 20 years—adjusted to about 18 years and 207 days considering time served (jewishnews.co.uk).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who was sentenced for the planned attack on the Israeli embassy in London?
Abdullah Albadri, a 34-year-old Kuwaiti man, was sentenced to life in prison for planning the attack.
What was Abdullah Albadri convicted of?
He was convicted of preparing an act of terrorism and possessing two bladed articles.
How long will Abdullah Albadri serve in prison?
He received a life sentence with a minimum term of 20 years.
What evidence was presented against Albadri?
Evidence included his research on the embassy's location, carrying two knives, and a martyrdom note.
Why did Albadri target the Israeli embassy?
He wanted to attack the embassy in revenge for Israel's actions in Gaza.

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