German Suspect Linked to Hezbollah Arrested in Berlin Raid

Authorities detain a 29-year-old man accused of receiving militant training in Lebanon as part of plans to carry out violent acts against Israel.

A 29-year-old German man was arrested in Berlin's Neukölln district, suspected of ties to Hezbollah and undergoing militant training in Lebanon in 2024.
The suspect allegedly traveled to Lebanon after the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, with training aimed at enabling severe acts of violence, including murder and kidnapping, targeting Israel.
The raid on the suspect’s apartment led to the seizure of mobile phones, with data analysis now underway to support the investigation.
The suspect is being held on charges of planning severe state-threatening crimes and is set to appear before an investigating judge.
Law enforcement officials emphasize the case as a stark reminder of the persistent threat of Islamist terrorism, citing concerns over radicalization and transnational militant networks.