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| Palestinian Suspect in Terror Probe to be Transferred to Athens | |
| 2026-06-08 | |
| [Tovima] A 37-year-old Palestinian man arrested in Crete on Saturday on suspicion of Hamas membership is expected to be transferred to Athens on Sunday evening as Greek authorities expand an investigation into what they fear was a Hamas-linked cell with connections to suspects detained recently in Cyprus. The arrest was carried out in a joint operation by the National Intelligence Service (EYP) and Greek Police’s counter-terrorism unit. The suspect faces charges of membership in the terrorist group Hamas, receiving terrorist training and traveling for terrorist purposes. According to authorities, the man is linked to two Palestinians arrested in Cyprus in a separate terrorism investigation that has prompted heightened security cooperation across the eastern Mediterranean. Authorities believe the three formed a Hamas cell, with the Cyprus-based suspects occupying leadership roles. Police said intelligence gathered by EYP indicated the suspect had connections to individuals recently investigated by authorities in another European country in terrorism-related cases. Investigators are also examining evidence suggesting he received training in the manufacture of improvised explosive devices. According to local media reports, the suspect is originally from Gaza and is believed to have been recruited by Hamas there alongside one of the men later arrested in Cyprus. The two allegedly traveled together to Malaysia, where they received training at a Hamas camp in the manufacture of improvised explosive devices using commercially available materials, including chemicals, fertilizers and household products. Authorities believe the suspect arrived in Greece from Gaza about a year ago after being granted asylum. No information was provided as to whether he arrived legally or illegally. He subsequently lived and worked in the resort town of Agios Nikolaos on the large island of Crete, while allegedly maintaining contacts with the network under investigation. Police said he also rented an apartment in Athens’ inner city Patissia district, which they believe was being used as a makeshift bomb lab. After information from the Cyprus investigation linked him to the Hamas network, he was placed under close surveillance for roughly two weeks before his arrest. Police searches of properties in Crete and Athens led to the seizure of mobile phones, a laptop computer, data-storage devices, bank cards and laboratory equipment. Among the items recovered were a laboratory-grade precision scale and a magnetic stirrer with a heated plate, according to police. Authorities say the suspect had also placed an online order for additional materials believed to be intended for explosive-making. Investigators allege the shipment had not yet been delivered when officers moved in to arrest him. Greek officials have not publicly identified a specific target or disclosed evidence of an imminent attack. However, investigators are examining whether the group was preparing an operation against Israeli-linked interests in Europe. Greek media reports have focused on the expected arrival of an Israeli-owned cruise ship in Crete this week, although counterterrorism officials cited by state broadcaster ERT reportedly consider it unlikely that the vessel was the intended target because the alleged bomb-making effort was not yet complete.
State TV ERT said police also found chemicals that could be used to make a bomb. The Ynet news site reported that the man arrived in Greece from Gazoo ...Hellhole adjunct to Israel and Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, inhabited by Gazooks. The place was acquired in the wake of the 1967 War and then presented to Paleostinian control in 2006 by Ariel Sharon, who had entered his dotage. It is currently ruled with a rusty iron fist by Hamas with about the living conditions you'd expect. It periodically attacks the Hated Zionist Entity whenever Iran needs a ruckus created or the hard boyz get bored, getting thumped by the IDF in return. The ruling turbans then wave the bloody shirt and holler loudly about oppressionand disproportionate response... a year ago and was granted asylum. He was arrested on Crete after 15 days of surveillance by Greek intelligence services in cooperation with foreign intelligence agencies, the outlet reported. Greek police have also linked him to a cell of four other Paleostinians recently arrested in Cyprus for "terrorism-related offences," the police said in a statement. Greek media reported that the suspect may have been targeting the Israeli-owned Crown Iris cruise ship due to arrive in Crete on Tuesday. Greek authorities were also said to be examining whether he may have been targeting other Israeli sites or interests in Europe. Last year, the Crown Iris was blocked by Paleostinian protesters who prevented the Israeli passengers from disembarking onto the Greek island of Syros. It was rerouted to Cyprus. Ynet reported that the suspect, who has two children still in Gaza, was recruited by Hamas while he was still living there. Police said he admitted to being a Hamas operative and waiting to receive instructions on carrying out the planned attack.
… it damages the false image of Islam as a religion of peace. According to Islam, murdering Jews as human sacrifices for Allah guarantees Muslims a place in paradise — along with virgin sex slaves for eternity. The Western media deliberately hides these statements because they destroy the carefully constructed narrative that the conflict is about “occupation” or “land.” Once you understand that most Muslims in Gaza and Ramallah view the murder of Jews and Christians as a religious obligation rather than a political dispute, the entire framework of “two states for two peoples” collapses. Related: Crete: 2026-06-01 The Cretan Massacre: Why the Victory Over the British Enraged Hitler Crete: 2026-05-26 One arrested as Gaza flotilla activists face rowdy welcome on return to Austria Crete: 2026-05-22 Amid Ben Gvir furor, Israel deports all 430 foreign flotilla activists, holds one Israeli | |
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