Haniyeh's Ex-Bodyguard Faces Extradition for Alleged Terror Plots in Europe

According to German investigators, the planned attacks were timed to coincide with the second anniversary of the October 7 massacre. Al-Fatah, who also goes by the name Mohammed Naim, is accused of playing a key role in transporting and storing weapons for a Hamas cell. Investigators allege he transferred weapons to Vienna, Austria, where they were hidden for potential use, and recorded a video claiming responsibility for the planned attack on behalf of Hamas while wearing a mask.

Al-Fatah immigrated to Britain in 2015 and obtained British citizenship in 2020. He was arrested by British police after attacking a bailiff with a knife, leading to convictions for unlawful wounding and possession of weapons. He is currently serving a prison sentence in Britain and will be extradited to Germany upon its completion. German authorities are currently investigating seven suspects affiliated with Hamas in connection with the plots.