The Mossad announced on Friday, October 3, 2025, its involvement in the arrest of three suspects linked to Hamas in Germany. The detainees, two German citizens and one Lebanese, were captured in Berlin during a joint operation with German security services.
German authorities reported that the suspects had been involved in purchasing weapons and ammunition since the summer of 2025, with the intent to carry out targeted killings against Jewish institutions in the country. During the arrests, a variety of weapons were seized, including an AK-47 rifle, handguns, and a significant amount of ammunition.
The Mossad’s announcement came in the wake of a terrorist attack in Manchester, England, in which a gunman attacked a synagogue during Yom Kippur, killing two people and seriously injuring others. The agency described the operation as part of a broader effort to combat terrorism across Europe, which has also led to the seizure of arsenals and the detention of other operatives.
