China: Unidentified assailant carries out knife attack against Israeli diplomatic staffer in Beijing Oct. 13

Event

An assailant attacked and injured an Israeli diplomatic staffer with a knife in Beijing, Oct. 13. The victim was admitted to hospital following the incident, and is reportedly in stable condition. The exact location where the attack occurred remains unclear; it did not occur near the Embassy of Israel. The motivation for the knife attack is unconfirmed.

Authorities are likely to heighten security near the Embassy of Israel in Beijing.

Advice

Plan for possible disruptions in the vicinity of the Embassy of Israel due to likely heightened security. Heed the instructions of authorities.