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Germany Detains Three Alleged Hamas Operatives in Berlin Over Plot to Attack Jewish and Israeli Targets

Federal prosecutors placed them in pretrial custody pending arrest warrants in a terrorism investigation.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the suspects as Abed Al G., Wael F. M., and Ahmad I., with Wael F. M. described as a Lebanese national and the other two as German citizens.
  • Prosecutors accuse the men of acting as overseas operatives for Hamas and of membership in a foreign terrorist organization.
  • Investigators say the group procured firearms and ammunition in Germany since at least summer 2025 for planned murders and attacks on Israeli or Jewish targets.
  • Police seized an AK-47, several pistols, and a significant quantity of ammunition during the detentions in Berlin.
  • Prosecutors have initiated motions for formal arrest warrants as the criminal investigation continues, noting the allegations remain subject to proof in court.