Ex-Hamas Bodyguard Convicted in UK Knife Attack, Faces German Extradition
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
A UK court convicted Mohammed Alfatih, former bodyguard to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, for attacking a bailiff in October 2025. Alfatih, son of Hamas official Basem Naim, faces extradition to Germany for allegedly orchestrating terror plots against Jewish and Israeli targets. He was found guilty of unlawful wounding and other charges, with sentencing set for January 11. Mossad claims Alfatih procured weapons for suspected Hamas operatives and met with his father, suggesting leadership involvement in European terror plots.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Mohammed Alfatih, ex-bodyguard to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, was convicted in the UK for a knife attack on a bailiff.
- Alfatih faces extradition to Germany for allegedly orchestrating terror plots against Jewish and Israeli targets.
- He was found guilty of unlawful wounding, possessing knives, and criminal damage, but acquitted of wounding with intent.
- Alfatih is the son of senior Hamas official Basem Naim and previously used the name Mohammed Naim.
- Mossad claims Alfatih procured weapons for suspected Hamas operatives and met with his father in Qatar.
- He was granted asylum and citizenship in the UK despite his Hamas connections.
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