German prosecutors have indicted seven people for allegedly securing weapons for the Hamas terrorist organization, with the goal of launching terrorist attacks on the second remembrance date of the October 7 massacre in Israel.
According to the indictment, the accused belong to Hamas and were involved in establishing weapons depots in Europe. The indictment also alleges that the group planned a concrete assassination in Germany or Austria targeting representatives of Israel, people of Jewish faith, or persons with pro-Israel views.
The seven suspects were arrested between October 2025 and May 2026. The indictment listed the nationalities and first names of the suspects, but shielded their last names for privacy reasons. It is alleged that the suspects had obtained a functional fully automatic rifle, 13 functional pistols and more than 700 rounds of ammunition.
The German government has banned the activities of Hamas in Germany since 2023, but critics argue that the country's policies have allowed the group to operate with relative freedom. The Interior Ministry stated that Hamas has a network of supporters and followers in Germany, but that they have tended to act with restraint in public.
The indictment has raised concerns about the presence of Hamas operatives in Europe and the potential for terrorist attacks. The German government has said that it is committed to investigating and prosecuting extremist activities, but critics argue that more needs to be done to eradicate Hamas and Hezbollah terrorism structures.
The alliance between Hamas and Hezbollah, both U.S.-designated terrorist organizations, has been highlighted by the presence of indicted Lebanese men. Hezbollah has been banned in Germany since 2020, but it is alleged to have a significant presence in the country, with 1,250 operatives active in 2025.
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