A court has heard that a man arrested while attempting to climb over the fence of the Israeli embassy had sent messages indicating an intention to die for a religious cause shortly before the incident. On the morning of 28 April, he was still communicating with charities about his asylum application. Later that afternoon, he sent his mother a photograph of a handwritten note alongside a knife, stating that he would not abandon his decision to act 'in the cause of Allah' and support his religion.

Prosecutors said he subsequently wrote to his mother that he had chosen the path of martyrdom before walking to the embassy. Upon arrival, he immediately attempted to scale the fence while wearing sunglasses and a traditional scarf that concealed his face. Armed officers stopped him, and body worn video footage captured him saying he had weapons and wanted to commit a crime inside the embassy.

After being taken into custody, he allegedly told officers he intended to return to the embassy. Prosecutors argue the note was meant to be found on his body if he died. The defendant denies preparing terrorist acts and two counts of possessing a bladed article, and the trial is expected to last around ten days.