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Failed asylum seeker who attempted knife attack on Israeli embassy jailed for life

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What happened

A failed asylum seeker who tried to launch a knife attack on London's Israeli embassy has been jailed for life.

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  • Reported by Sky News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:07:00 UTC.

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