- Police are investigating items found near the Israeli Embassy in London, following an online video that threatened to attack the consulate with drones carrying dangerous substances.
- Kensington Gardens, adjacent to the embassy, was cordoned off as officers assessed the discarded items and worked to determine the authenticity of the video.
- The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the Israeli Embassy was not attacked and all staff are safe, despite earlier speculation about an incident.
- This investigation comes amidst a series of recent arson attacks in North West London, including on Jewish community ambulances and an attempted attack on a synagogue, some being investigated as antisemitic hate crimes.
- Counter Terrorism Policing London is investigating these incidents, noting an unprecedented level of national security investigations and vowing to bring those responsible to justice.
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