Berlin Court Opens Trial Against Four Suspected Hamas Operatives

The accused face charges of supporting Hamas by managing weapon depots across Europe, with over 50 witnesses set to testify.

Four men, accused of being part of Hamas, are on trial in Berlin under heavy security measures.
The defendants allegedly worked as 'foreign operatives' for Hamas, managing and attempting to locate weapon depots in Europe for potential attacks.
The prosecution links the accused to Hamas's Qassam Brigades, with claims of direct ties to senior leadership and involvement in logistical support for the group.
German authorities were tipped off by a foreign intelligence agency, likely Mossad, leading to the arrests in December 2023 in Germany and the Netherlands.
The trial is expected to be lengthy, with 57 hearings scheduled and over 50 witnesses and experts to provide testimony.