What's happened
On October 2, 2024, hand grenades were thrown near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, while shots were fired at the Israeli embassy in Stockholm. Three suspects were arrested in Denmark, and investigations are ongoing to determine potential motives and connections to recent tensions in the Middle East.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to The Guardian, police in Denmark and Sweden are investigating the incidents, with three suspects arrested in Copenhagen. The Danish justice minister described the situation as 'inherently serious.' Meanwhile, The Independent reported that no injuries occurred, but the blasts raised concerns about potential terrorist motives. The New York Times highlighted the context of escalating tensions in the Middle East, linking these events to broader geopolitical conflicts. Each source emphasizes the ongoing investigations and the need for heightened security around embassies.
How we got here
The incidents follow escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly after the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Recent attacks on Israeli diplomatic missions in Europe have raised concerns about security and potential terrorist motives.
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Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark. As of 1 January 2020, the city had a population of 794,128 with 632,340 in Copenhagen Municipality, 104,305 in Frederiksberg Municipality, 42,989 in Tårnby Municipality, and 14,494 in Dragør M
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Stockholm is the capital and most populous urban area of Sweden as well as in Scandinavia. 975,904 people live in the municipality, approximately 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.4 million in the metropolitan area.