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Report Says Former Hamas Chief Bodyguard Plotted Attack on Jews
A report says a man who once guarded a Hamas leader later received asylum in the United Kingdom.
The report says he was suspected of planning an attack on Jewish people.
The man was not named directly, but identifying details point to someone called Mohammed A. He is reportedly in his 40s and is the son of a senior Hamas figure.
He had previously been arrested in Egypt more than 10 years ago.
Police detained him in London in November.
He had allegedly made a video announcing the planned attack.
Germany now reportedly wants him extradited over claims involving weapons found in Vienna.
A report says a former bodyguard of a slain Hamas chief received asylum in the United Kingdom before allegedly plotting an attack on Jews.
The suspect, identified indirectly as Mohammed A., is reportedly in his 40s and the son of Hamas politburo figure Basem Naim.
He was previously arrested in Egypt more than 10 years ago, according to the report.
London authorities detained him in November in connection with the alleged plot, which he reportedly recorded a video announcing beforehand.
Germany is seeking his extradition over allegations that he helped move weapons to a cache discovered in Vienna.
- Who
- A suspected former Hamas chief bodyguard, reportedly Mohammed A., whose father is identified as Hamas politburo figure Basem Naim.
- What
- He allegedly plotted an attack on Jews and is accused of helping move weapons to a cache found in Vienna.
- Where
- The case involves the United Kingdom, London, Egypt, Germany, and Vienna.
- When
- He was arrested in Egypt more than 10 years ago and detained in London in November; Germany is now seeking his extradition.
- Why
- Authorities allege he was involved in an attack plot and in moving weapons to a weapons cache.
Key facts
- Reported suspect
- Mohammed A., identified through details matching German court documents
- Reported age
- In his 40s
- Family connection
- Reportedly the son of Hamas politburo figure Basem Naim
- Prior arrest
- Egypt, more than 10 years ago
- London detention
- Taken into custody in November over the alleged plot
- Extradition request
- Germany reportedly seeks extradition
- Weapons allegation
- Helping move weapons to a cache found in Vienna
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