Four men, aged 34 to 57, are set to stand trial in Berlin for allegedly preparing possible attacks on Israeli, Jewish, or US institutions at the behest of Hamas. These suspects, linked to Hamas' military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, were arrested in December 2023 and have been held in detention since. Prosecutors allege the men set up firearms depots for future attacks in connection with the broader conflict that reignited after October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched deadly attacks on Israel. The trial, expected to last until at least December, will feature 50 witnesses under heightened security.
The suspects, aged between 34 and 57, are accused of being members of the Al-Qassam Brigades and of preparing attacks on Israeli and US institutions in Europe.
State prosecutors claimed that the men held significant positions connected to Hamas' military leadership and established firearms depots in Germany for potential future attacks.
The trial in Berlin is set to feature 50 witnesses and several experts, highlighting the serious nature of the accusations against the four Hamas suspects.
The ongoing global context, with Hamas' designated terrorist status and its objective of undermining Israel, is critical to understanding the trial's implications.
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