3 Hamas suspects were arrested in Germany, accused of planning attacks against Jews in the country

Berlin – The German authorities detained three suspects agitation On charges of planning terrorist attacks in the European nation. The three men were detained on Wednesday in Berlin during a police operation aimed at delivering weapons, according to information from security sources obtained by the Der Spiegel newspaper.

The German Federal Prosecutor confirmed the temporary detention of three suspects who were determined as Abed Al -J. And a 36 -year -old German citizen of Lebanese origin; Will FM, a 43 -year -old man born in Lebanon is unclear; Ahmad I, a 44 -year -old German citizen from Syria.

The Prosecutor’s Office in the United States and Israel said that all three men are accused of being members of Hamas, which have been appointed long as a foreign terrorist organization by the United States and Israel, and to prepare serious violence that endangered the state. statement.

Investigators claim that the suspects were assigned by Hamas leaders to obtain firearms and ammunition in Germany for their use in attacks against Jewish and Israeli targets.

“During the arrests of the day, many weapons were found, including AK-47 offensive rifle, many pistols, and a large number of ammunition,” the Public Prosecutor’s Office said.

Law enforcement officers also conducted searches in Leipzig and Opehusen cities as part of the investigation.

The press office of the Public Prosecutor describes men as “foreign agents of the terrorist organization Hamas”, saying they believe they are active members since at least the summer.

The suspects were arrested by federal criminal police office officers. They are scheduled to appear before the Federal Court of Justice on Thursday, when the judges will decide whether official detention orders will be issued and placed in detention before the trial.

The arrests come amid hard security throughout Europe amid the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, which was ignited by Hamas, led by October 7, 2023 A terrorist attack on Israel.

The German authorities have repeatedly warned of the increasing threats against Jewish societies and institutions in the country since the start of the war.