Hamas Leader's Ex-Bodyguard Granted UK Citizenship Before Alleged Terror Plot
The former bodyguard of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh reportedly received asylum and British citizenship in the UK before his arrest for allegedly planning a major terror attack against Jewish people in Europe. The Times of London reported on Sunday that the individual was apprehended in Egypt over a decade ago for operating a smuggling tunnel for weapons and gold into Gaza.
Following his release, he relocated to Britain, where he was granted refugee status and eventually citizenship. He lived as an IT consultant in the suburbs of a major English city, even as his past Hamas activities were publicly known, according to The Times.
Reports indicate that he was not a top priority for British security services when he began planning the attack with other Hamas operatives in Europe. The specific details of his alleged plot and the timeline of his activities in the UK remain under investigation.
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