Man jailed for life over Israeli embassy knife attack plot
Abdullah Albadri will serve a minimum of 20 years for attempting to enter the embassy in Kensington.
Incident → evidence → outcomeAbdullah Albadri, 34, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 20 years for planning a knife attack at London's Israeli embassy. Albadri was tackled by armed police after jumping over a fence at the embassy in Kensington, west London, in April last year.
The Old Bailey heard that Albadri, who was born in Kuwait, was found guilty of attempting to enter the embassy grounds with the intention of exacting revenge for the killing of children in Gaza. He was wearing a keffiyeh and sunglasses when apprehended.
Asylum Claims Refused
The court was told that Albadri had entered the UK twice by small boat, first in August 2021 and again in April 2025. His applications for asylum were refused on both occasions. Mrs Justice Lambert KC presided over the sentencing hearing.
Albadri showed no emotion as the sentence was delivered. The court noted that the sentence was adjusted to 18 years and 207 days, less time already served while on remand.
Questions this report answers
01What was Abdullah Albadri jailed for?
Abdullah Albadri was jailed for life with a minimum term of 20 years for planning a knife attack at London's Israeli embassy. He was found guilty of attempting to enter the embassy grounds to exact revenge for the killing of children in Gaza.
02When and where did the incident occur?
The incident occurred in April last year at the Israeli embassy in Kensington, west London. Albadri was tackled by armed police after he jumped over a fence at the embassy.
03What is Albadri's immigration status?
Albadri is a failed asylum seeker. He entered the UK twice by small boat in August 2021 and April 2025, and his asylum claims were refused.
Support is available without a police report
Find London services, specialist support and the rights set out in the Victims’ Code. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.
Find victim supportSend a correction or case update
If a hearing, charge or outcome has changed, send the court, case number and source document so we can update the record.
Contact the deskContinue the investigation
CourtsWagner Group arsonist ordered to pay £164,000 to Ukraine aid victims
CourtsHiggins Homes faces manslaughter trial over Bow mother's death
CourtsHiggins Homes and four workers on trial over fatal brick fall
CourtsTwo teenagers convicted over Gants Hill restaurant arson
CourtsMan jailed for 16 years over ULEZ camera bomb
CourtsGrenfell prosecutions: CPS to decide on charges within eight months