Teenager Charged Over Shooting at Israeli Embassy in Stockholm Amid Claims of Coercion

An 18-year-old man, who was 16 at the time of the incident, has been charged for shooting at the Israeli embassy in Stockholm on October 1, 2024. The young man confessed to firing at the embassy but stated during police interviews that he was pressured into the act and feared for his family's safety, saying, "It was not something I wanted" and "It will not look good for your family if this job is not completed." The prosecution, led by Cecilia Holmbom, suggests that others were involved, although no additional charges have yet been filed.

Alongside him, a younger woman faces charges of aiding and abetting serious weapons offenses by transporting weapons and arranging travel. The incident was followed the next day by two hand grenade explosions near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen. The 18-year-old is also charged with terrorism related to these events, together with a 21-year-old Swedish man. Their trial is scheduled to start on November 12 in the Copenhagen District Court, with the teenager facing trial in Sweden after the Danish proceedings conclude.

This case highlights ongoing concerns about security and terrorism linked to the shooting and related attacks on diplomatic missions in Scandinavia, reflecting the complex legal and investigative challenges authorities face.