In brief
German authorities have arrested 'Mohammad S', a Lebanese man believed to be involved with Hamas and implicated in a plan to launch attacks against Jewish and Israeli institutions in Europe. The arrest occurred at Berlin’s Brandenburg Airport, following suspicions related to ammunition procurement for the attacks. This incident follows a series of similar arrests linked to Hamas members in Germany. German prosecutors are closely monitoring the situation as they investigate the broader implications of such plots.
German police have arrested a Lebanese national on suspicion of being a member of Hamas and planning attacks in Europe.
The man, named as Mohammad S, was stopped at Berlin's Brandenburg Airport after arriving from Beirut on Friday evening.
Federal prosecutors stated that in August 2025, he assisted in procuring 300 rounds of ammunition and was involved in a plot targeting Jewish and Israeli institutions.
He is scheduled to appear before a federal judge to determine his pretrial detention.
Hamas, while maintaining control over Gaza, has been significantly weakened by Israeli military actions. It is classified as a terrorist organization by multiple nations including the US, UK, and Israel.
The group previously executed attacks on Israel in October 2023, resulting in around 1,200 fatalities and more than 250 hostages taken.
In the aftermath, Gazan health ministry reports indicate over 70,000 Palestinian casualties due to Israeli military retaliation.
Authorities allege that Mohammad S was in collaboration with Abed Al G, among three other alleged Hamas members arrested last October for plotting similar attacks.
Two of these individuals are German nationals, while another hails from Lebanon, reportedly arrested during a meeting in Berlin intended for a weapons transfer. Police conducted further searches across Leipzig and Oberhausen around the time of these arrests.
Moreover, in November, another suspected Hamas member, also a Lebanese national, was detained near the Czech border.
