
A powder-filled envelope sent to the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen sparked a full-scale lockdown and raised fears of escalating low-tech terror threats across Europe.
At a Glance
- A suspicious envelope containing powder was delivered to the Israeli Embassy.
- Danish police sealed off the area and deployed hazmat response teams.
- No injuries were reported and the powder is under analysis.
- Authorities say there is no immediate threat to the public.
- The incident follows a Danish arrest for Iranian-backed espionage.
Envelope Sparks Lockdown
Danish police swarmed the Israeli Embassy in the Hellerup district Thursday morning after embassy staff reported receiving a suspicious envelope containing a mysterious white powder. Hazmat units in full protective gear entered the building, and roads were closed while officers secured the perimeter, according to AP News.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed the envelope’s contents and said the incident mirrored recent security alerts at other Israeli missions across Europe. Preliminary tests were launched on-site to identify the substance, while the rest of the building was evacuated and sealed off.
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Linked to Recent Spy Case
The scare comes just weeks after a Danish citizen was arrested in Aarhus for allegedly spying on Jewish sites in Germany on behalf of Iranian intelligence. That case, according to prosecutors, revealed active surveillance against Israeli-linked institutions across Europe.
Though authorities say Thursday’s incident poses no broader risk, security analysts warn it may be part of a pattern of low-intensity threats meant to intimidate and test embassy defenses. Earlier this year, Israeli embassies in Belgium and France also reported suspicious packages and targeted disruptions.
The powder is undergoing forensic analysis, with Danish authorities overseeing the investigation. As of now, no group has claimed responsibility, and no official statement has been released by embassy officials.
Fear of Coordinated Pressure
The incident reflects mounting fears that diplomatic facilities and Jewish institutions are being systematically targeted. Following the brief Israel-Iran war in June, many embassies heightened security protocols amid warnings of retaliatory plots.
The Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET) is reportedly reviewing communications and surveillance footage to determine whether the envelope was part of a larger operation. Security has also been quietly increased around Jewish sites in Denmark and across neighboring states.
Authorities continue to emphasize that the public remains safe — but behind closed doors, European officials now fear a drawn-out campaign of psychological disruption targeting Israel’s diplomatic presence abroad.