London authorities reopened Kensington Gardens on Saturday after an investigation into items found near the Israeli embassy concluded there was no immediate threat. The police intensified security and restricted access to the public space following an online claim that the embassy had been targeted by drones.
The suspicious items were discovered in the vicinity of the embassy, located adjacent to the gardens, prompting a thorough search. A pro-Iranian group, Harakat Ashbal al-Yamin al-Islamiyya—also known as the Movement of the Companions of the Right Hand of Islam—circulated a video online that included drone footage and showed two individuals in protective gear. The video contained a claim that the Israeli embassy in London was under attack.
Counter-terrorism officials noted that no actual attack on the embassy occurred and confirmed that police are working closely with embassy security to ensure safety in the area. While the discovered items were assessed and determined to be non-hazardous, authorities remain cautious, continuing to investigate any potential connection between the objects and the online threat.
The heightened police presence and security cordons implemented around Kensington Gardens and nearby streets were lifted once initial assessments ruled out immediate danger. Law enforcement officials emphasized the importance of maintaining vigilance in light of such claims, but so far, there is no evidence of a direct threat to the embassy or surrounding public spaces.
