Terrorism - Suspected Hamas members arrested in Berlin
On suspicion of membership of a foreign terrorist organization, the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office has arrested a total of four suspected members of the Islamist Hamas in Berlin and Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
According to the highest German prosecution authority in Karlsruhe, the case concerns weapons that were to be kept ready for possible attacks on Jewish institutions in Europe.
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- The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office in Germany has also been investigating similar cases of extremism related to Hamas membership in other European countries, such as the Netherlands.
- The arrests in Berlin and Rotterdam are part of a wider international effort to combat terrorism and prevent attacks by organizations like Hamas, which have a strong presence in countries like Israel and the Netherlands.
- The German government has been working closely with their counterparts in the Netherlands and Israel to share intelligence and coordinate efforts to combat terrorism and prevent acts of violence by groups like Hamas.
- The presence of suspected Hamas members in Rotterdam raises concerns about the extent of extremism in the Netherlands and the level of support for terrorist organizations in European countries.
- The arrests in Berlin and Rotterdam highlight the ongoing threat of terrorism in Europe, and the need for ongoing cooperation between European countries and their international partners to combat extremism and ensure the safety of their citizens.
Source: www.stern.de
