Greek police detain Palestinian suspect linked to plot against Israeli cruise ship
Greek authorities arrested a 37‑year‑old Palestinian on Crete for allegedly planning an attack on an Israeli cruise vessel, part of a broader investigation involving other suspects in Cyprus.
Greek police arrested a 37‑year‑old Palestinian electrician on the island of Crete on Sunday after investigators said he ordered chemicals that could be used to manufacture explosives. A search of residences in Crete and Athens yielded cell phones, a laptop, external hard drives and bank cards. The suspect is expected to appear before a court later on Sunday.
According to officials, the man had communicated with four other Palestinians who were previously detained in Cyprus on terrorism‑related charges. He reportedly traveled with one of them to Malaysia for training on bomb‑making using commercially available chemical agents.
Cyprus authorities have arrested two Palestinians on May 22 after finding materials that could be used to produce explosives, and a further two men were detained on May 29 as part of the same probe.