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Lebanese Man Arrested in Berlin for Alleged Hamas Plot

1/25/2026

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Lebanese national Mohammad S. was arrested at Berlin's Brandenburg Airport for allegedly being a member of Hamas and planning attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions.
The arrest followed his arrival from Beirut.
Federal prosecutors allege he helped procure 300 rounds of ammunition in August 2025 to support the attack plot.
He is due to appear before a federal judge to decide on pretrial detention.

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Lebanese national Mohammad S. was arrested at Berlin's Brandenburg Airport for allegedly being a member of Hamas and planning attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions.
The arrest followed his arrival from Beirut.
Federal prosecutors allege he helped procure 300 rounds of ammunition in August 2025 to support the attack plot.
He is due to appear before a federal judge to decide on pretrial detention.