German authorities have reported that an armed man, who was shot dead by police near the Israeli consulate in Munich, was identified as Austrian. The incident occurred on Thursday, and officials have not ruled out the possibility that it could be connected to the anniversary of the 1972 Olympic games.
The man, who has not been named, was allegedly carrying a knife and tried to break into the consulate before being intercepted by police. He was then shot after refusing to drop his weapon. The motive behind the man’s actions has not been confirmed, but authorities are considering potential links to the 1972 Munich Olympics, where 11 Israeli athletes were killed by Palestinian militants.
The Israeli consulate in Munich was temporarily closed following the incident and security measures in the area were heightened. The police are continuing to investigate the case to determine if the man had any accomplices or if there was a specific reason for targeting the consulate.
The Austrian Foreign Ministry has responded to the incident by expressing shock and emphasizing the need for international cooperation in combating terrorism. The Israeli Foreign Ministry also issued a statement condemning the attempted breach of their consulate’s security and expressing gratitude to the German authorities for their quick response.
As information continues to emerge, the incident near the Israeli consulate in Munich has raised concerns about security and potential threats in the region. Authorities are working to gather more details and ensure the safety of diplomatic missions and the public in light of this event.
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