Overview
- Israeli intelligence said a months-long investigation uncovered Hamas-linked infrastructure intended to target Israeli and Jewish sites on European soil.
- Austria’s state security service found a Vienna storage cache in September with pistols and explosives later tied to Muhammad Naim, son of senior Hamas official Bassem Naim.
- Israeli officials reported a September meeting in Qatar between Muhammad and Bassem Naim that investigators say points to possible leadership involvement.
- German authorities arrested Barhan al-Khatib in November after his return to Turkey following what were described as operational activities in Europe.
- European actions included arrests in Germany and the UK and the closure of associations and religious institutions accused of aiding fundraising and recruitment, with seizures ranging from an AK-47 and handguns to ammunition and explosive devices.