palestinian terrorism — palestinian terrorism — The focus of an ongoing investigation reveals that one of the two Palestinians arrested on May 30 in connection with an alleged Hamas plot to target Israeli interests has a son who serves in the Cyprus Police. This officer is part of a unit that deals with foreign nationals affairs, as confirmed by Phileleftheros.
- Initially, two younger Palestinians, aged 32 and 38, were apprehended before the older suspects were taken into custody on the same day.
Authorities have looked into the familial relationship between the suspect and the police officer, but as of now, no evidence or testimony indicates any involvement by the officer in the alleged terrorism case.
Palestinian terrorism: Details of the Arrests
The two Palestinians, aged 57 and 53, have resided in Cyprus since the mid-1980s and hold Cypriot citizenship. Their arrest is part of a wider investigation that began in late May when authorities discovered chemical substances associated with the production of high-powered explosives at two locations—one at Governor’s Beach and another in Kamares, Larnaca.
Initially, two younger Palestinians, aged 32 and 38, were apprehended before the older suspects were taken into custody on the same day.
Further Developments in the Investigation
On Saturday, Greek Police, alongside the National Intelligence Service, arrested a 37-year-old man in Crete. This individual is suspected of being part of the same network linked to the four men held in Larnaca. Reportedly, he had relocated to Greece a year prior and had applied for asylum after previously living in Gaza.
Living in the Patisia neighbourhood of Athens, he had recently moved to Agios Nikolaos in Crete, where he was working seasonally at a hotel. Authorities received information suggesting that he might have been plotting a terrorist attack on an Israeli cruise ship scheduled to dock in Agios Nikolaos.
Ongoing Concerns
The situation remains tense as law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the potential threat posed by the individuals arrested. The discovery of explosives-related materials has raised alarms about the safety and security of foreign nationals and residents in the region.
