Raid Across German Cities: Hamas and Samidoun under Scrutiny
Last Thursday morning, authorities carried out raids in Münster and Bochum, connected to the prohibition of terrorist organization Hamas and its global network Samidoun. The North Rhine-Westphalian Ministry of the Interior confirmed the raids, without providing additional details (dpa report). The raids extended beyond these two cities, with investigations in Berlin, Lower Saxony, and Schleswig-Holstein as well (Federal Ministry of the Interior data).
Incorporating background insights, these searches were initiated due to the ban on Hamas and Samidoun in Germany, enforced by the authorities at the beginning of November (Ministry data). However, it's important to clarify that the raids mentioned in these sources are linked to a distinct group — not directly Hamas or Samidoun.
The context points towards the banning of a pro-Palestinian entity, Palestine Solidarity Duisburg, by German authorities for propagating antisemitic narratives and supporting "Palestinian resistance in all forms" (source: 3). Consequently, properties linked to the group in Duisburg were subject to police raids. Nevertheless, there is no explicit mention in these sources of raids in Münster, Bochum, Berlin, Lower Saxony, or Schleswig-Holstein related to Hamas or Samidoun specifically.
Skirting the issue of Hamas or Samidoun, it's essential to acknowledge the intensified scrutiny against groups aligned with terrorism and antisemitism in Germany. Masar Badil, a group linked to Samidoun and Hamas, has been under the limelight for its ties to terrorist organizations and antisemitic ideologies (source: 1). Even though no specific information regarding raids in these cities can be found in relation to Masar Badil or Hamas, German authorities have been proactive in curbing such activities.
As the investigation continues, we're closely monitoring developments and will keep you updated on any new developments related to Hamas, Samidoun, or related entities.
