Authorities arrest suspected Hamas members in Greece and Cyprus

Greek and Cypriot authorities have dismantled a suspected terrorist network linked to Hamas following a coordinated intelligence operation. A 37-year-old Palestinian man was arrested on Saturday in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, after admitting to being a Hamas member and receiving training in Malaysia. Greek police and the National Intelligence Service (EYP) conducted the operation, codenamed Odin, after receiving information from Cyprus. In Cyprus, four Palestinian nationals aged 32, 38, 53, and 57 are in custody following the discovery of chemical substances used in explosives at locations in Governor’s Beach and Larnaca. Investigators are currently examining digital evidence to determine if the suspects were planning attacks against Israeli targets in Greece or Cyprus. One of the suspects arrested in Cyprus is the father of a member of the Cyprus Police, though officials stated there is no evidence of the officer's involvement. The 37-year-old suspect in Greece had applied for asylum and worked as an electrician in a hotel. Investigations continue into international links, including potential connections to training cells in Malaysia and transit movements through Germany.