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Suspect Arrested in Cyprus for Arms Smuggling to Hamas

Published March 10, 2026, 14:16
Suspect Arrested in Cyprus for Arms Smuggling to Hamas

Cypriot authorities have arrested a man, Kamel M., a Berlin resident of Lebanese origin, following a European arrest warrant for arms smuggling to Hamas. Kamel M. is alleged to have organized the transfer of 300 rounds of ammunition in August 2023, which were handed over to other accomplices. Authorities believe the weapons were intended for attacks on Israeli or Jewish institutions in Germany and Europe. He is expected to be extradited to Germany to appear before an investigator in Karlsruhe.