Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Mossad Alleges Hamas Terror Network in Europe
Israel's Mossad says Hamas has been secretly building a network of terror cells in Europe.
They worked together with European security services to find and stop these groups.
Mossad says Hamas leaders in Qatar are helping with these plans, and they are also looking at people connected to Hamas in Turkey.
European countries are also checking charities and religious places that might be helping Hamas.
Mossad claims Hamas has operational network across Europe
Joint actions with European security services led to arrests and seizure of weapons
Hamas leadership in Qatar allegedly supports terror operations
Investigations focus on Hamas-aligned individuals working from Turkey
European authorities target charities and religious institutions suspected of aiding Hamas
- Who
- Mossad (Israel's intelligence service) and Hamas (Palestinian organization)
- What
- Alleged terror network in Europe
- When
- Ongoing operations, with key breakthrough in September 2022
- Where
- Europe, with focus on Germany, Austria, and Turkey
- Why
- To target Israeli and Jewish communities, according to Mossad
Mossad's Perspective
Hamas' Perspective (implied)
Mossad's Allegation
Mossad's Perspective
Hamas has a terror network in Europe for 'on-command' attacks
Hamas' Perspective (implied)
Hamas publicly denies involvement and claims it's trying to improve its image internationally
- Organization
- Mossad (Israel)
- Accused Organization
- Hamas (Palestinian)
- Location of Network
- Europe
- Key Figure
- Mohammad Naim, son of senior Hamas official Bassem Naim
- Country of Arrest
- Austria (Mohammad Naim), Germany (Burhan al-Khatib)
- Supporting Country
- Qatar, Turkey
