# Hamas Weapons Depots in Europe

> German prosecutors accuse Hamas of building weapons depots across Europe for terror attacks near Oct 7 anniversary.
- Title: Hamas Weapons Depots in Europe · Fox News | Shortify
- Summary: German prosecutors accuse Hamas of building weapons depots across Europe for terror attacks near Oct 7 anniversary. German authorities indicted seven people…
- Keywords: german prosecutors, hamas, weapons depots, terror attacks, oct 7 anniversary, germany, israel, hezbollah, qassam brigades, german intelligence, hamas operatives, jewish communities
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/world/hamas-allegedly-built-weapons-depots-across-europe-planned-terror-attacks-oct-7-anniversary-neared
- Author: Benjamin Weinthal
- Published: 2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: german prosecutors, hamas, weapons depots, terror attacks, oct 7 anniversary, germany, israel, hezbollah, qassam brigades, german intelligence, hamas operatives, jewish communities
## German Prosecutors Indict Seven for Hamas Weapons
German federal prosecutors recently indicted seven people for allegedly securing weapons for Hamas terrorist organization.
## Hamas Planned Terror Attacks Near Oct 7 Anniversary
Hamas planned a concrete assassination in Germany or Austria targeting Jewish communities and Israeli diplomats in early October 2025.
## Weapons Depots in Europe
The accused obtained a functional fully automatic rifle, 13 functional pistols, and over 700 rounds of ammunition.
## Hamas Operatives in Germany
Hamas had up to 650 operatives in Germany during 2025, with numbers rising from 450 in 2023.
## Hamas and Hezbollah Ties
Hamas and Hezbollah share a network with operatives in Germany, linked through Lebanon.
## German Intelligence Report
German intelligence reported 1,250 Hezbollah operatives active in Germany.
## Hamas' Military Wing
Hamas' military wing, the Qassam Brigades, established weapons depots in Europe.
## Hamas' Targeted Attacks
Hamas planned attacks on Israeli embassy in Berlin, U.S. Ramstein Air Base, and Berlin’s Tempelhof airport.
## Hamas' Timeline
Hamas planned attacks no later than July 2025, with the second anniversary of Oct 7 massacre in early October 2025.
## Hamas' Operations in Germany
Hamas operatives used Germany as a safe haven for fundraising and recruitment until 2023.
## Hamas' Impact on Germany
Hamas' attacks and ideology have increased antisemitic incidents in Germany.
## Hamas' Future Threat
Hamas remains a serious security threat to Germany and Europe as it plans attacks near Oct 7 anniversary.
## Key takeaway

German authorities indicted seven people for allegedly securing weapons for Hamas to target Jewish communities and Israeli diplomats in Germany and Austria as Oct 7 anniversary approached.