In brief
German authorities have apprehended a suspected member of Hamas, identified as 'Mohammad S', at Berlin's Brandenburg Airport after he arrived from Beirut. He allegedly facilitated the acquisition of ammunition for a plot targeting Jewish and Israeli institutions. The arrest follows a series of detentions connected to a broader investigation into Hamas operations in Europe, amidst ongoing tensions in the region.
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 an alleged plot to attack Jewish and Israeli institutions.
He is expected to face a federal judge who will determine his pretrial detention.
Hamas, which once controlled Gaza but has been significantly weakened by Israeli operations, is classified as a terrorist organization by the US, UK, Israel, and numerous other countries.
The militant group executed attacks on Israel in October 2023, resulting in approximately 1,200 casualties and over 250 hostages taken.
Since that time, more than 70,000 Palestinians have reportedly lost their lives due to Israeli military actions, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.
German authorities report that 'Mohammad S' collaborated with 'Abed Al G', one of three alleged Hamas members arrested in October 2023 for planned attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions.
The trio was reportedly detained while convening for a weapons transfer in Berlin, including two German nationals and one Lebanese national.
During this period, police raids were also conducted in Leipzig and Oberhausen as part of the investigation, as reported by Der Spiegel.
In a related incident in November, another suspected Hamas member, also a Lebanese national, was detained near the Czech Republic border.
