October 13th 2023.
A staffer at the Israeli embassy in Beijing has been the victim of a violent attack in the street, according to a statement from the Israel Foreign Ministry. The attack did not occur inside the embassy itself, which is situated in the same area as the US embassy, and is surrounded by multiple other embassies and a heavy police presence.
An investigation is currently underway. Various videos circulating on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, show a man lying on the pavement in a pool of his own blood, claiming to be from the Israeli embassy. In the video, a police officer can be heard identifying himself as a member of the Xinyuanli police station, located near the embassy district and a nearby market popular among foreigners for fresh produce.
The incident has caused shock and concern amongst the international community, and the Israeli Foreign Ministry has urged its citizens to remain vigilant and keep their distance from large gatherings. The Foreign Ministry has also requested that the Chinese authorities carry out a full investigation into the attack and bring the perpetrator to justice.
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