Permanent seat for suspected Hamas member: Terror plans in Germany?

Permanent seat for suspected Hamas member: Terror plans in Germany?

The current security situation in Germany is once again being put to the test by the arrest of a suspected member of the terrorist organization Hamas. Radio Ennepe Ruhr reports that today, November 12, 2025, the Federal Prosecutor's Office arrested a 38-year-old man suspected of obtaining weapons intended for assassination attempts on Israeli or Jewish facilities in Germany and Europe. The arrest took place on Federal Highway 17 as the accused entered Germany from the Czech Republic.

The arrested man, who was born in Lebanon, is accused of being a member of a foreign terrorist organization. According to the investigation, he is said to have acquired a fully automatic rifle, eight pistols and over 600 rounds of ammunition in Germany in August 2025. These weapons were then handed over to a suspected Hamas supporter in Berlin who was already in custody. During the arrest, all weapons and ammunition were confiscated.

Connections and investigations

In recent weeks, the situation surrounding Hamas and its activities has deteriorated significantly. Terrorism has emerged as a serious threat in Europe and reporting on the dangers posed by extremist groups is increasing. Our World in Data highlights that terrorist attacks have increased since the 1990s, while death rates are falling in many regions. In recent years in particular, there has been a decline in the number of terrorist victims in Western Europe, but repeated attacks show that a latent threat still exists.

On October 1, 2025, three suspected Hamas members who were also connected to weapons smuggling were arrested in Berlin. At this point, a specific attack plan was not yet known. There is also a picture of frightening fighting internationally, especially in the context of Hamas, which has been a militant organization since it was founded in 1987 by Ahmed Yassin and has ruled the Gaza Strip since 2007. Loud Wikipedia Since then, Hamas has been involved in several conflicts with Israel and has distinguished itself through various military actions, including rocket attacks and suicide bombings against civilians.

National relevance

The situation is not only of local importance. A weapons cache with five handguns and ten magazines was recently discovered in Vienna, which is also attributed to Hamas. A 39-year-old man was arrested in London, suspected of having transported weapons to Vienna and also to be transferred to Germany. The international dimension shows how interwoven the network of militant groups is and what challenges the security authorities face.

In view of the latest developments in the region, it is to be hoped that decisive measures will improve security in Germany and Europe. Investigators' efforts are tested by the complexity of such cases and the international connections of extremist groups.