Archive · 16 Dec 2025
UK Charges Two Men with Hezbollah Ties
Two men in the UK, Annis Makki and Mohamed Hadi, have been charged with serious crimes related to terrorism.
They are accused of being part of a group called Hezbollah, which is banned in the UK.
The men are also accused of going to training camps in Lebanon to learn terrorist activities.
One of them, Annis Makki, is also accused of supporting another banned group called Hamas.
The police say they have been investigating this for a long time and do not think these men are a threat to the general public.
Both men will appear in court to face these charges.
Two men, Annis Makki and Mohamed Hadi, charged with terrorism offences in the UK.
Charges include belonging to Hezbollah, attending terrorism training camps in Lebanon, and preparing terrorist acts.
Annis Makki is also charged with expressing support for Hamas.
Both men are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
Police state no ongoing threat to the wider public from these individuals.
- Who
- Annis Makki, 40, and Mohamed Hadi, 33
- What
- Charged with terrorism offences related to Hezbollah
- When
- Charged on December 16, 2023; arrests in April and rearrested last week
- Where
- Arrested in London, UK; training camps in Lebanon
- Why
- Alleged involvement with Hezbollah and attendance at terrorism training camps
- Names of Charged Individuals
- Annis Makki, 40 and Mohamed Hadi, 33
- Charges
- Belonging to Hezbollah, attending terrorism training camps, preparing terrorist acts, expressing support for Hezbollah and Hamas
- Location of Arrests
- London, UK
- Training Camp Locations
- Birket Jabbour airbase and Baffliyeh in south Lebanon
- Date of Charges
- December 16, 2023
- Court Appearance
- Westminster Magistrates’ Court
- Investigating Body
- Counter Terrorism Policing London