Hundreds of German police raid properties of Hamas supporters in Berlin and across the country
BERLIN (AP) Hundreds of police officers searched the properties of Hamas members and followers in Germany on Thursday morning following a formal ban on any activity by or in support of the militant group.
The German government implemented the ban on Nov. 2 and dissolved Samidoun, a group that was behind a celebration in Berlin of Hamas Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Germanys domestic intelligence service estimates that Hamas has around 450 members in the country. Their activities range from expressions of sympathy and propaganda activities to financing and fundraising activities to strengthen the organization abroad.
We are continuing our consistent action against radical Islamists, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said. By banning Hamas and Samidoun in Germany, we have sent a clear signal that we will not tolerate any glorification or support of Hamas barbaric terror against Israel.
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