Sweden: Heightened security likely near the Israeli embassy in Stockholm on July 15

Event

Police will likely deploy to the Embassy of Israel in Stockholm on July 15 before a public event. Officials have granted an unidentified individual permission to burn the Jewish Torah and Christian Bible at the site on the day. The event follows a controversial burning of the Muslim Quran in late June outside the Stockholm Mosque, which sparked counterprotests in Sweden and abroad, including Iraq and Pakistan.

Counter-protests are possible at the Israeli embassy in Stockholm on July 15. Persons in support of the burning may also gather at the site. Should rival groups attend, the potential for confrontations is elevated. Police may close roads near the embassy on July 15 as a precaution, including portions of Strandvagen Road.

Advice

Exercise caution near the impact area. Avoid all protests. Heed the instructions of security officials. Plan for some localized ground travel delays in the area.