• German police arrested three men suspected of planning attacks on Jewish targets on October 1, 2025.
• The suspects are believed to be foreign operatives for Hamas, a designated terrorist organization.
• Significant weapons, including an AK-47 and several pistols, were seized during the arrests.
• Germany is on high alert for threats against Jewish institutions amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
• The suspects are scheduled to appear in court, facing charges of preparing acts of violence.

German police have arrested three men on October 1, 2025, who are suspected of plotting serious violence against Jewish targets in the country, reportedly in connection with Hamas. Prosecutors claim the trio were attempting to procure firearms and ammunition for potential attacks aimed at Israeli or Jewish institutions in Germany. The suspects, referred to only as Abed Al G., Wael F. M., and Ahmad I. due to privacy laws, were taken into custody in Berlin during a police operation involving a planned weapons handover, according to Reuters and CBS News.

The Federal Prosecutor’s Office stated that during the arrests, law enforcement seized various weapons, including an AK-47 and several handguns, along with a significant cache of ammunition. The suspects are described as having ties to the militant Islamist group and are expected to face serious charges related to their alleged plans to target Jews in Germany. Security searches were also conducted in Leipzig and Oberhausen as part of the investigation, reports Al Jazeera and CBS News.

The arrests come at a time of heightened security concerns across Europe due to ongoing tensions in Gaza following Hamas's attacks on Israel earlier in October 2023. Germany has displayed increased vigilance regarding the safety of Jewish communities, underscoring the grave concerns about rising threats to such institutions. The suspects, aged in their 30s and 40s, are due to appear in court for a bail hearing, as highlighted by Reuters and Al Jazeera.