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Germany

German police raid properties of Hamas members and supporters across the country

According to German authorities, Hamas has about 450 members in the country, whose activities include expressions of sympathy, propaganda activities, financing and fundraising for the militant group.

German authorities report more than 3,500 crimes related to Hamas massacre

BKA President Holger Münch stated that there has been a 47% increase in antisemitic incidents in Germany since October 7.

German police raid homes of 17 people accused of antisemitic hate speech in Bavaria

The suspects are said to have celebrated the attack by Hamas on Israel on Oct. 7, and are accused of spreading hate speech against Jewish people on social media.

German police raid pro-Hezbollah Islamist groups

German authorities conducted nationwide searches of 54 locations across seven federal states connected to the Islamic Center of Hamburg (IZH).

Bayern Munich FC receives families of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas

Bayern Munich President Herbert Hainer and CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen conveyed the full solidarity of the entire club to the family members.

German prosecutor opens murder and kidnapping probe into Hamas

Germany has launched an investigation into members of the Islamist organisation Hamas for suspected murder, manslaughter and hostage-taking.

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