German police have arrested a Lebanese national identified as “Mohammad S” at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, on suspicion of being a member of Hamas and planning attacks against Jewish and Israeli institutions in Europe, authorities confirmed.
According to German security officials, the suspect is accused of assisting in the procurement of ammunition and cooperating with other suspected Hamas members who were previously arrested in Germany as part of an ongoing counterterrorism investigation.
Investigators believe the planned attacks posed a serious threat to public safety, prompting swift action by law enforcement agencies. The arrest was carried out as part of enhanced counterterrorism measures amid heightened security concerns across Europe.
The suspect is expected to appear before a federal judge, who will decide on pretrial detention in the coming days. Authorities have not disclosed further operational details, citing the sensitivity of the investigation.
German officials reiterated their commitment to preventing extremist violence and ensuring the protection of vulnerable communities across the country and the wider European region.
