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German Court Sentences Man for Supplying Hezbollah Drones

3/11/2026

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A German court sentenced Fadel Z., a Lebanese national, to six years and four months for supplying Hezbollah with drone equipment.
He was convicted of membership in a foreign terrorist organization and as an accomplice to attempted murder.
He organized exports worth €500,000 for Hezbollah's drone program, including components for over 300 explosive drones.
Germany banned Hezbollah's activities in 2020.

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A German court sentenced Fadel Z., a Lebanese national, to six years and four months for supplying Hezbollah with drone equipment.
He was convicted of membership in a foreign terrorist organization and as an accomplice to attempted murder.
He organized exports worth €500,000 for Hezbollah's drone program, including components for over 300 explosive drones.
Germany banned Hezbollah's activities in 2020.