Authorities in Denmark and Sweden are conducting investigations into separate incidents involving the Israeli embassies in Copenhagen and Stockholm. These incidents include explosions near the embassy in Copenhagen and gunfire directed at the embassy in Stockholm.
In Copenhagen, three Swedish nationals were apprehended on Wednesday in connection with two explosions that occurred at approximately 3:20 a.m. near the Israeli embassy in the Hellerup district.
Separately, in Stockholm, police responded to reports of a loud noise at the Israeli embassy on Strandvägen on Tuesday shortly before 6:00 p.m. An investigation has been launched into suspected weapons offenses after police confirmed that the embassy had been struck by bullets. No injuries were reported in the Stockholm incident.
The explosions in Copenhagen are believed to have been caused by hand grenades, which damaged a building roughly 100 meters from the Israeli embassy. There were no reported injuries.
Two of the suspects were taken into custody at Copenhagen central station on a train bound for Padborg, while the third was arrested near the embassy. The suspects are expected to face charges of weapons possession at a hearing on Thursday.
Copenhagen police stated that the ages of the three men range from 15 to 20. Authorities have not yet determined a motive or whether the suspects acted alone.
According to Jens Jespersen, a spokesperson for Copenhagen police, the blasts were likely caused by hand grenades. However, the intended target remains unclear.
Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard described the incident as "inherently serious." He stated that it is too early to speculate on a possible motive but that the investigation will consider potential connections to Iran and possible links to the Stockholm incident.
Swedish police have not commented on potential motives for the shooting in Stockholm, and no arrests have been made. A police spokesperson stated that a full criminal investigation is underway, employing various investigative measures to identify the perpetrator(s).
In late January, the Israeli embassy in Stockholm was temporarily closed off following the discovery of what was described as "a dangerous object" on the premises. Reports in Swedish media indicated that the object was a hand grenade.
Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer expressed his concern, stating that he views the shooting at the Israeli embassy in Stockholm and the reported events in Copenhagen with severity.
The Swedish security police (Säpo) have not issued a statement on the incidents.
