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German Authorities Launch Coordinated Raids on Hamas and Samidoun

German Authorities Launch Coordinated Raids on Hamas and Samidoun
Thursday 23 November 2023 - 14:00 Journalists: Dakir Madiha
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Inspectors are conducting targeted operations Thursday morning in four German regions, aimed at members and sympathizers of the Palestinian movements Hamas and Samidoun, as announced by the Interior Ministry in a statement.

This move represents the latest effort by German authorities to eradicate extremist groups operating within the country. Interior Minister Nancy Weiser emphasized the commitment to counteracting extremist Islamist elements in an official statement, stating, "We continue to take action against extremist Islamist elements. By banning Hamas and Samidoun in Germany, we have made clear that we will not tolerate any show of support for the brutal acts of terrorism that Hamas has perpetrated against Israel."

Both groups were officially banned by the German government in May of this year. Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, holds the designation of a terrorist organization by the European Union due to its track record of carrying out suicide bombings and rocket attacks targeting Israeli civilians. Samidoun, advocating for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, has faced allegations of disseminating anti-Israel propaganda.

The Thursday raids underscore Germany's determination to strictly enforce the prohibitions against Hamas and Samidoun. Some experts speculate that these operations also function as a cautionary message to other Palestinian solidarity groups active in Germany. For supporters of Israeli leaders, these police actions signal Germany's unwavering commitment to thwart those perceived as complicit in anti-Israel extremism.


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