Man arrested outside Israeli embassy describes dangerous boat crossings to UK
Summary
A man from Kuwait was arrested outside the Israeli embassy in London, carrying knives and accused of preparing terrorist acts. He told the court he took dangerous boat trips from France to the UK twice, seeking freedom and human rights after facing hardships in Kuwait.Key Facts
- Abdullah Albadri, 34, was arrested trying to enter the Israeli embassy in London with two knives.
- He denies preparing terrorist acts and carrying bladed weapons unlawfully.
- Albadri is from the stateless Bedoon tribe on the Iraq-Kuwait border and lacks a passport or official status in Kuwait.
- He was imprisoned for five years in Kuwait for human rights activism.
- Albadri crossed to the UK twice by small boats from France, in 2021 and 2025, facing harsh conditions at sea.
- He worked and lived temporarily in France but was denied citizenship.
- After arriving in the UK, he struggled with housing and sought help from charities.
- The court case is ongoing, with the trial paused until the following day.
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