Hamas Leader's Ex-Bodyguard Granted UK Citizenship, Allegedly Plotted Major Terror Attack
The former bodyguard of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, identified as "Mr. X" in a report, received asylum and British citizenship after moving to the UK over a decade ago, according to "The Times". He reportedly worked as a technical support consultant before applying for asylum in 2015, with the UK Home Office granting him status despite his known ties to Hamas and his work for Haniyeh.
Last year, "Mr. X" was arrested as part of a cell planning a large-scale terror attack targeting Jews in Europe, allegedly as retaliation for the war in Gaza. The plot was reportedly foiled, and intelligence regarding the planned attack was passed to British authorities by Israel's Mossad.
According to the investigation, "Mr. X" became a key figure in a Hamas infrastructure focused on planning attacks against Jewish and Israeli targets across Europe. Potential targets included Jewish community centers, Israeli diplomats, and pro-Israel demonstrations in Germany and Austria.
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