Germany charges seven suspected Hamas members over alleged attack plot
German prosecutors said seven men were charged with preparing an attack targeting Israeli representatives, Jews or pro-Israel individuals.
Berlin, Germany. German federal prosecutors have charged seven suspected Hamas members with membership of a foreign terrorist organisation and preparing an attack, including through the procurement of weapons.
The planned attack in Germany or Austria was allegedly intended for early October 2025, around the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023.
Alleged weapons procurement
Prosecutors said the men acted on instructions from senior Hamas figures and obtained a fully automatic rifle, 13 pistols and more than 700 rounds of ammunition.
They said the intended targets included Israeli representatives, Jews and pro-Israel individuals.
Security concerns
German security forces have repeatedly warned that militant groups have called for violence against Jews in Germany since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel.
German domestic intelligence said the foiled plot indicated that Hamas or affiliated individuals were seeking to establish clandestine logistical networks in Germany to procure weapons and plan attacks.
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