Two Swedes convicted of terrorism for grenade attack near Israeli Embassy

February 3, 2026, 3:06 PM EST
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CITY, State (Fox News) — Two Swedes convicted of terrorism and attempted murder for detonating hand grenades near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen in October 2024.

## Conviction and Sentencing
The younger man, 18, received a 12-year prison sentence, while his 21-year-old accomplice got 14 years. They acted on behalf of a criminal gang.

## Attack Details
Occurred on Oct. 2, 2024, the grenades caused no injuries but damaged a residential building terrace. The nearby Jewish school was closed during the incident.

## Court Decision
The Danish court split on the terrorism charge, with two judges and four jurors finding them guilty. The ongoing Israel-Gaza war context was noted.

## War Resolution
The Israel-Gaza war ended in October 2025 with a peace deal brokered under the Trump administration.

Images:
1. Police vehicle near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen.
2. Israeli soldiers in southern Israel watching the northern Gaza Strip.

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