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Grenade thrown at Norway's ambassador residence in Tel Aviv, says Israeli foreign minister

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Posted on June 19, 2025

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OSLO (Reuters) -An explosion occurred at the residence of the Norwegian ambassador to Israel on Thursday evening in Tel Aviv, the Norwegian foreign ministry said. "We have been in contact with the

Grenade Attack Targets Norwegian Ambassador's Residence in Tel Aviv

OSLO (Reuters) -A grenade was thrown at the residence of the Norwegian ambassador to Israel on Thursday evening in Tel Aviv, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said, causing no injury. 

"I spoke a short time ago with the Norwegian ambassador to Israel, Per Egil Selvaag, in whose yard a grenade was thrown this evening," Saar said on X.

"I strongly condemn this serious and dangerous crime," he added. The Israeli Foreign Ministry did not immediately reply to a request for comment. 

In Oslo, the Norwegian Foreign Ministry said an explosion occurred at the residence. "No staff with the embassy was injured during the incident," it said in an emailed statement, which did not say what caused the explosion.

Israeli police said in a statement "light property damage was sustained" and that it had opened an investigation. 

(Reporting by Gwladys Fouché, Howard Goller and Alexander Cornwell; Editing by Daniel Wallis and Rod Nickel)

Key Takeaways

  • A grenade was thrown at the Norwegian ambassador's residence in Tel Aviv.
  • No injuries were reported from the incident.
  • The Israeli Foreign Minister condemned the attack.
  • Israeli police reported light property damage.
  • An investigation into the incident is underway.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at the Norwegian ambassador's residence?
A grenade was thrown at the residence of the Norwegian ambassador to Israel in Tel Aviv, causing no injuries.
Who condemned the grenade attack?
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar strongly condemned the attack, calling it a serious and dangerous crime.
Was anyone injured in the incident?
No staff members at the embassy were injured during the grenade attack, according to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry.
What is the current status of the investigation?
Israeli police stated that light property damage was sustained and that they have opened an investigation into the incident.
What did the Norwegian Foreign Ministry say about the explosion?
The Norwegian Foreign Ministry confirmed that an explosion occurred at the ambassador's residence but did not provide further details.

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