Overview
- Mohamed Hannun, president of the Association of Palestinians in Italy, was detained in Genoa and is alleged to have led an Italian Hamas cell.
- Judicial documents cite a concrete flight risk, alleging Hannun was preparing to move operations to Turkey to avoid arrest.
- Authorities say roughly €7 million raised for Gaza was funneled to groups effectively linked to Hamas, with investigators citing a broader pattern over about two decades totaling around €7.2 million.
- Prosecutors name former Gaza government minister Osama Alisawi among alleged recipients and say the funds moved through triangulated transfers and foreign-based associations.
- The inquiry began after October 7, 2023, using wiretaps and money‑flow tracking with cooperation from Dutch police and support from Israel, while Italy’s leaders praised the operation and opposition figures warned against conflating peaceful protesters with Hamas supporters.