Greek police arrest Palestinian suspect on Crete over Hamas-linked plot

Greek police arrest Palestinian suspect on Crete over Hamas-linked plot

Greek police detained a 37-year-old Palestinian electrician on the island of Crete on suspicion of planning attacks linked to Hamas, AP News reported. The suspect was initially identified by the New York Post as being involved in a plot to target an Israeli cruise ship. Authorities said the arrest forms part of a wider investigation that also includes four Palestinians held in Cyprus.

Cypriot law enforcement has been cooperating with Greek officials as the case developed. The detainee's alleged affiliation with Hamas and the broader network remain under investigation.

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Greek police detain Palestinian man on Crete over alleged Hamas links
Greek police detain Palestinian man on Crete over alleged Hamas links

AP News • 07 Jun 14:16

Greek authorities arrested a 37-year‑old Palestinian electrician on Crete on suspicion of planning attacks and belonging to Hamas, linking the case to a broader investigation involving four Palestinians detained in Cyprus.

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Greek police detain Palestinian suspect linked to plot against Israeli cruise ship
Greek police detain Palestinian suspect linked to plot against Israeli cruise ship

New York Post • 07 Jun 13:44

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.

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