Germany Arrests Suspected Hamas Member Over Alleged Attack Plot
German authorities have arrested a Lebanese national, identified as Mohammad S, on suspicions of being connected to Hamas and plotting attacks in Europe.
– Arrest Details:
– The suspect was apprehended at Berlin’s Brandenburg Airport after arriving from Beirut on Friday evening.
– Federal prosecutors allege that in August 2025, he aided in procuring 300 rounds of ammunition, integral to the purported attack plans targeting Jewish and Israeli institutions.
– Legal Proceedings:
– Mohammad S is scheduled to appear before a federal judge, who will determine if he will be held in pretrial detention.
– Background on Hamas:
– Hamas, which governed Gaza prior to its substantial weakening due to Israeli military operations, is classified as a terrorist organization by the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, and numerous other nations.
– The group orchestrated significant attacks on Israel in October 2023, resulting in the deaths of approximately 1,200 individuals and over 250 hostages taken.
– Following these events, Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry reported that more than 70,000 Palestinians have died due to Israeli military action.
– Connections to Previous Arrests:
– Authorities suggest that Mohammad S collaborated with Abed Al G, one of three Assad alleged Hamas members detained last October for planning similar attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions.
– This group was intercepted during a suspected weapon handover in Berlin. Of the three arrested, two hold German nationality while one is from Lebanon.
– Around the same time, police conducted searches in Leipzig and Oberhausen.
– Additional Arrests:
– In a separate incident in November, another alleged member of Hamas—a Lebanese national—was detained near the border with the Czech Republic.
This latest arrest highlights ongoing security concerns regarding Hamas’s activities in Europe and the vigilance of German authorities in countering potential threats.