A man has been jailed for planning a terrorist attack at the Embassy of Israel in Kensington.

On 28 April 2025, Abdullah Sabah Albadri attempted to gain entry to the embassy armed with two knives.

Officers from the Met’s Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command stooped the 34-year-old from climbing over the gates of the property.
 

After a two-week trial at the Old Bailey, Albadri was convicted of one count of preparation of terrorist acts, contrary to section 5(1)(a) of the Terrorism Act, 2006 and two counts of possession of a pointed or bladed article, contrary to section 139(1) and (6) of the Criminal Justice Act, 1988.

He has now been given a life sentence, with a minimum term of 20 years, for the section 5 offence and a total sentence of one year and six months, to run concurrently, for the possession of a knife offences.

Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London, said: “Albadri’s attempt to carry out a terrorist attack at the embassy was thwarted due to the courageous and swift actions of officers on duty, who prevented him from breaching the security perimeter. llanelli1!KO

“The significant prison sentence he has received reflects the danger he posed on the day and the lack of remorse he has shown since he was arrested.

“I want to praise the officers’ incredible bravery and professionalism, which, remarkably, resulted in nobody being seriously injured – despite being confronted by a man armed with knives, intent on carrying out a terrorist attack.

“Sadly, the Embassy has faced various security alerts in recent times. However, CTP works closely with the Embassy and our colleagues in the Met to continuously review and strengthen protective security plans to ensure the site and the wider community is kept as safe as possible.”