Greek police arrest Palestinian man suspected of Hamas ties, terror plot

Greek police have apprehended a 37-year-old Palestinian man on the island of Crete, suspecting him of planning terrorist attacks and affiliation with the militant group Hamas. Authorities are also investigating his alleged travel abroad for training purposes.

Searches of properties in Crete and Athens yielded several mobile phones, laptops, hard drives, and multiple payment cards. The suspect is expected to appear before a court soon.

This arrest is reportedly connected to the detention of four other Palestinians in Cyprus. Those individuals are also facing investigations for charges related to terrorism and membership in a criminal organization. Cypriot authorities initially detained two Palestinians in late May, citing intelligence assessments that led to the discovery of materials suspected for use in explosives manufacturing in their residences. Two more Palestinians were apprehended in early June as part of the ongoing investigation.