German authorities have detained three men accused of planning attacks on Jewish institutions in collaboration with Hamas, seizing an arsenal of weapons ahead of the second anniversary of the militant group's assault on Israel. The arrests highlight growing concerns about foreign-linked terrorism in Europe.
Federal prosecutors allege the suspects—two German citizens and a Lebanese national—procured firearms, including an AK-47 assault rifle and multiple pistols, to target Israeli and Jewish facilities. Security sources describe the group as Hamas operatives acting under foreign direction.
Hamas denied involvement in a statement Wednesday, asserting its focus remains on opposing "Israeli occupation in Palestine." The arrests follow a separate Berlin trial of four Hamas members earlier this year, marking Germany's first legal proceedings against the group's operatives.
European security agencies remain on high alert as regional tensions escalate. Analysts note the case underscores challenges in monitoring cross-border militant networks, particularly amid heightened Middle Eastern geopolitical friction.
