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Former Hamas Bodyguard Arrested in London, Linked to Planned Attacks
✍️ Times of India
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 12:48 PM
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A former bodyguard of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was taken into custody in London on allegations of planning attacks on Jewish targets. The suspect, a British citizen, is now slated for extradition to Germany for further investigation.
A former bodyguard of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was arrested in London on Tuesday, following a joint operation involving Israeli intelligence and UK law‑enforcement agencies.
The suspect, who holds British citizenship, is believed to have been a member of Hamas’s military wing and is accused of helping design attacks targeting Jewish communities.
The arrest was part of a multinational effort that also included German authorities, who are now pursuing extradition of the individual to Germany for further questioning and potential prosecution.
If extradited, the suspect could face charges related to terrorism and conspiracy, with authorities warning that the case could set a precedent for handling cross‑border extremist plots.
The suspect, who holds British citizenship, is believed to have been a member of Hamas’s military wing and is accused of helping design attacks targeting Jewish communities.
The arrest was part of a multinational effort that also included German authorities, who are now pursuing extradition of the individual to Germany for further questioning and potential prosecution.
If extradited, the suspect could face charges related to terrorism and conspiracy, with authorities warning that the case could set a precedent for handling cross‑border extremist plots.