German Prosecutors Charge Seven Suspected Hamas Members Over Alleged Plot
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German federal prosecutors have charged seven suspected Hamas members over an alleged plot to attack Israeli or Jewish targets in Germany or Austria.
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Why It Matters
German federal prosecutors announced charges against seven suspected Hamas members accused of plotting attacks.
German federal prosecutors on Friday charged seven suspected members of the Islamist militant group Hamas over an alleged plot to carry out a deadly attack on Israeli or Jewish targets in Germany or Austria.
The men are accused of helping procure weapons and taking part in preparations for an attack, the Federal Prosecutor's Office in Karlsruhe said on Friday.
Investigators believe the suspects, who were arrested in Germany and abroad over recent months, were already pursuing a concrete attack plan.
Prosecutors say the men were involved in obtaining weapons and planning an attack targeting Israeli or Jewish institutions or individuals.
Open Questions
- When will the suspects stand trial?
- Where were the suspects specifically arrested?
