Greek Authorities Nab Palestinian Suspect in Alleged Hamas-linked Plot

A Greek court has ordered the detention of a Palestinian man linked to a Hamas-affiliated network accused of plotting attacks on Israeli targets in Europe and Asia. The suspect, arrested on the island of Crete, claims innocence. This case is connected to other arrests made in Cyprus involving terrorism-related charges.

A Greek court has ordered the detention of a Palestinian man accused of being part of a Hamas-linked network that allegedly plotted attacks on Israeli targets in Europe and Asia, sources revealed Thursday.

The 37-year-old suspect, who denies any wrongdoing, was apprehended on June 6 on Crete. Authorities found evidence of online material purchases potentially used for explosives during a joint operation by Greece's intelligence and anti-terrorism police units. However, his legal defense argues the evidence is inconsistent and paints him as a wrongful scapegoat.

The arrest in Greece comes after similar detentions in Cyprus, linking the cases to a larger network purportedly planning attacks across several countries. A court in Cyprus has now ordered further legal proceedings for those suspects.