January 25, 2026
German investigations into the case of the network suspected of being linked to Hamas witnessed a remarkable development, as the authorities arrested a man of Lebanese origin at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport. The man is suspected of being involved in providing munitions, which were allegedly prepared for possible attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets in Europe, according to German security services.
According to information published by the German “Der Spiegel” website, citing informed sources, the police, on Friday evening, around 23:00, arrested a 36-year-old man named “Muhammad S.”, immediately after his arrival at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) coming from Beirut.
The suspect, who was born in Lebanon, was reportedly on the “wanted list” of the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). The Federal Public Prosecution accuses him of being a member of the Hamas movement, and belonging to what it described as a “team of external elements” that worked to secure firearms and ammunition for use in carrying out attacks against Israeli and Jewish institutions in Europe.
The same sources indicate that the man is accused of securing about 300 live rounds for the group, as part of an activity suspected of being linked to a series of smuggling operations and planning possible attacks.
This development comes after a series of previous arrests in the same case, as the German authorities announced last October the arrest of three people suspected of belonging to Hamas during a weapons delivery operation in Berlin.
The information also indicates that investigations into this network extended outside Germany, as other suspects were arrested in London, while others were arrested while entering from the Czech border to various European countries, within the framework of joint security cooperation between several agencies on the continent.
So far, no further details have been revealed about the progress of the investigation or the date of the accused’s appearance before the court. Investigations are continuing to determine the size of the network and the financing and supply routes it used, according to German security sources.
