13th October 2023 – (Beijing) The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Friday (13th) that an Israeli embassy official was attacked and injured in Beijing. The diplomat was promptly taken to a hospital, and their condition is reported to be stable. The attack took place outside the premises of the Israeli embassy, and Israeli authorities are currently investigating the motive behind the incident. Israeli media outlets have reported that the diplomat was assaulted with a knife.
Earlier, the Palestinian Islamic extremist group Hamas had called for global demonstrations by Muslims on Friday to show support for Palestinians, referring to the day as “Day of Rage.”
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern over the incident and stated that they are closely monitoring the situation. The Israeli embassy in China is working in coordination with local authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of its staff.
Note that it's the Israeli authorities who're investigating the motive behind the attack. As Israeli authorities have no jurisdiction to carry out criminal investigations on Chinese citizens for acts on Chinese soil, the assailant is likely an Israeli.