BEIJING: A recent report claimed that an Israeli embassy employee was stabbed on a street in Beijing. The embassy employee, who sustained serious injuries, is undergoing treatment at the hospital. According to reports, the condition of the employee is stable. Although it is believed that pro-Palestinian is behind the attack, the police are yet to arrest the attacker. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Meanwhile, the attack against the employee has escalated the tension between the two countries. Earlier, the Israeli Ambassador to China had expressed disappointment as China did not condemn the attacks carried out by Hamas in Israel. Israel has also expressed concerns over China's stand regarding the ongoing conflicts.

It is suspected that the attack took place as part of the call made by Hamas to carry out protests against Israel. Following the call made by Hamas, Israel had urged its citizens living in various countries to exercise caution and stay away from protests. Security has been beefed up in various places in Delhi considering the possibilities of pro-Hamas protests. Security has been tightened for the Israeli embassy and synagogues.