Three men arrested in Berlin: Planned attacks on Jews exposed!

Three men arrested in Berlin: Planned attacks on Jews exposed!

October 1, 2025 brought worrying news from Berlin, where the Federal Prosecutor General had three men arrested. They are suspected of having planned an attack for the Islamist terrorist organization Hamas. Their target was presumably Jewish or Israeli institutions in Germany. The arrests carried out this morning by special police forces did not come as a surprise, but they make it clear that the threat is more concrete than many people think.sources 1

Those arrested are Abed Al G., Wael F. M. and Ahmad I., aged between 30 and mid-40, two of whom were born in Lebanon and one in Syria. According to the federal prosecutor's office, they belong to Hamas' military wing, the Qassam Brigades, and are said to have been purchasing weapons and ammunition since the summer of 2025. Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt spoke of a “terrorist threat” being averted and emphasized that the men had already been under surveillance for a long time, which shows the urgency of the measures.sources 2

Arrest details

The arrests took place after an agreed weapons handover, during which not only an assault rifle (AK47) but also several pistols and a large amount of ammunition were seized. These weapons were apparently intended to be used for assassination attempts on Israeli or Jewish institutions in Germany. The specific plan the men hatched may have been just the beginning of broader activities, especially in a country where the influence of extremist groups is becoming increasingly felt.sources 1

In addition, searches were carried out as part of the investigation in Leipzig, where one of the accused lived, and a fourth suspect was also targeted in Oberhausen. The threat posed by these men does not appear to be isolated. Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig made it clear that Jewish life in Germany is at acute risk.sources 2

A complex network

The latest arrests highlight the difficulties faced by security authorities. The men are said to have acted as Hamas foreign operators and were therefore directly involved in the procurement of weapons in Germany. Dobrindt pointed out that Germany acts as a space for terrorists and that incidents have increased sharply since the terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. This attack left 1,200 people dead and more than 250 taken hostage.sources 2

As early as December 2023, the Federal Prosecutor's Office had initiated similar measures against suspected terrorists who were also connected to Hamas and were looking for weapons depots in Europe. These developments highlight the urgency with which security authorities are working to detect and prevent further attacks and potential threats in a timely manner.sources 1

The men will be brought before the investigating judge at the Federal Court of Justice in Karlsruhe tomorrow, where a decision on arrest warrants will be made. It remains to be seen what information will come to light from the investigation and whether other suspects are involved in the web of Israeli or Jewish threats.sources 1