Greek Authorities Foil Hamas-Linked Attack Plot on Cruise Ship
Terror strike foiled after Hamas suspect, 37, arrested by Greek cops in Crete over ‘cruise ship attack plot’

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A 37-year-old Palestinian man, suspected of being affiliated with Hamas, was arrested in Crete, Greece, for allegedly planning an attack on an Israeli cruise ship. The arrest followed intelligence from Cyprus, where several individuals were also detained for similar terror-related activities.
- 01The suspect is a 37-year-old Palestinian man from Gaza, now living in Greece.
- 02He allegedly planned to attack an Israeli cruise ship arriving in Crete.
- 03Materials for the attack were ordered, and police found bomb-making chemicals in his possession.
- 04The arrest was based on intelligence from Cyprus, where other Hamas-linked arrests occurred.
- 05The suspect works in a hotel, giving him access to foreign tourists.
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Greek authorities have arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man, suspected of being a member of Hamas, on the island of Crete. The arrest, made by terror police and intelligence agents, occurred on Saturday afternoon and was based on intelligence from Cyprus. The man is accused of plotting an attack on an Israeli cruise ship scheduled to dock in Crete. He reportedly had ordered materials for the attack and had contact with other suspected terrorists. During a raid on his home in Athens, police seized mobile phones, a laptop, data storage devices, bank cards, and laboratory equipment, including chemicals that could be used for bomb-making. This incident follows recent arrests in Cyprus of other individuals linked to Hamas and bomb attacks in Jerusalem. The ongoing investigation highlights concerns about potential terrorist activities targeting Israeli interests in Europe, particularly involving cruise ships frequented by tourists.
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The arrest raises significant security concerns for tourists and local authorities in Crete, particularly regarding potential terrorist threats.
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