Security Forces Disrupt Plans for Terror Attacks Against Jewish Institutions in Germany

German security authorities have successfully thwarted imminent plans for terror attacks aimed at Israeli and Jewish institutions within the country. The Federal Prosecutor’s Office has apprehended three suspected members of the Islamist terrorist organization Hamas during a raid in Berlin on Wednesday. These individuals are believed to have been involved in procuring weapons intended for potential murder attacks targeting these institutions. The arrests, orchestrated by the Karlsruhe authority, took place while the suspects were involved in the transfer of weapons. The apprehended men, aged between 36 and 44, include individuals with German and Lebanese backgrounds, namely Abed Al G, Wael F M, and Ahmad I. Their provisional arrest underscores the rapid response by authorities, indicating that the potential threat was not a result of lengthy preparations. Significantly, investigators uncovered an array of weapons, including an AK-47 assault rifle, during the operation—a demonstration of the serious nature of their intended actions. The Attorney General has severe accusations against the detained, labeling them as suspected affiliates of the foreign terrorist organization Hamas, and alleging preparations for a state-endangering violent act. According to authorities, these individuals were involved since at least the summer of 2025 in sourcing firearms and ammunition for Hamas from within Germany. Their ultimate goal was to facilitate attacks against Israeli targets or Jewish institutions in Germany, as highlighted by the Attorney General's office. The findings from the investigation suggest that preparations for such attacks had advanced significantly, primarily concerning the procurement of weaponry. Additional searches have been conducted in several other German cities linked to this case, including in Oberhausen, along with the arrests made in Berlin. The mission of Hamas is known to center on the annihilation of the State of Israel, coupled with the aspiration of establishing an Islamic theocracy in the Middle East. Esteemed for its recent violent acts, the organization was involved in the horrific terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people and the kidnapping of over 250 individuals, thus escalating tensions into the Gaza War. Moreover, investigations have revealed that Hamas has reportedly set up clandestine weapons depots across various European nations, indicating a premeditated approach to launching attacks against Jewish institutions within the continent. Potential targets identified include the Israeli embassy in Berlin, the U.S. Air Base in Ramstein, and areas around Tempelhof Airport in Berlin. This recent action by the Federal Prosecutor’s Office is not a singular event; it follows previous arrests made in December 2023 when three men were apprehended in Berlin and one in Rotterdam, Netherlands, all connected to Hamas as overseas operatives. This ongoing investigation affirms a troubling trend of Hamas establishing infrastructure within Europe to facilitate its terrorist activities. As legal proceedings continue, the trial at the Berlin Court of Appeals is underway. Investigators are preparing to submit requests for arrest warrants to the investigating judge of the Federal Court of Justice in light of these significant developments. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2