Salzgitter (Lower Saxony) – A suspected member of the terrorist organization Hezbollah has been arrested in Salzgitter by the Federal Prosecutor’s Office.
The arrest on Sunday targeted Fadel Z. (34), who is alleged to have procured “components for the construction of military drones, especially engines” in Germany on behalf of the terrorist organization, as announced by the highest German prosecution authority. Dr. Ines Petterson, spokeswoman for the Federal Prosecutor General’s Office, told BILD: “These were to be exported to Lebanon and used there in terrorist attacks on Israel.”
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On Monday, Fadel Z. was brought before the investigating judge of the Federal Court of Justice. He confirmed the strong suspicion of membership in a terrorist organization abroad and issued an arrest warrant.
Terror Suspect with Hezbollah since 2016
The suspect is said to have been active in the Islamist group for years. The Federal Prosecutor’s Office stated: “Fadel Z. joined Hizb Allah in Lebanon in the summer of 2016 as a member. On behalf of the association, he has been procuring components for the construction of military Drones, especially engines.”
Hezbollah is the most important power factor in Lebanon
The Shiite Islamist Hezbollah (“Party of God”), with its 20,000-strong army, is considered the militarily strongest of the terrorist groups in the Middle East controlled by the mullah regime in Iran. It is more important in Lebanon than the regular army. In Germany, it has been subject to a ban on activity since April 2020.
Israel and Hezbollah have been fighting since the beginning of the Gaza War. There are almost daily clashes. Recently, the intensity has increased significantly. There have been deaths on both sides. The Hezbollah militia says it is acting in solidarity with the Islamist Hamas in Gaza. It has long been feared that the conflict might escalate.
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13.10.2023
Hezbollah Suspect Arrested in Germany: Accused of Supplying Drone Parts for Attacks on Israel
In a significant development, the German Federal Prosecutor’s Office has arrested a suspected member of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in Salzgitter, Lower Saxony. Fadel Z. (34) is alleged to have procured components for the construction of military drones, specifically engines, in Germany on behalf of Hezbollah. These components were intended for export to Lebanon and eventual use in terrorist attacks once morest Israel, according to the prosecution.
Arrest and Charges
The arrest took place on Sunday, and on Monday, Fadel Z. was brought before an investigating judge at the Federal Court of Justice. The judge confirmed a strong suspicion of membership in a terrorist organization abroad and issued an arrest warrant.
Hezbollah Membership and Activities
The Federal Prosecutor’s Office states that Fadel Z. joined Hezbollah in Lebanon as a member in the summer of 2016 at the latest. His alleged activities on behalf of the organization involved procuring components for the construction of military drones, specifically engines.
Hezbollah, which translates to “Party of God,” is a Shia Islamist group considered the militarily strongest terrorist organization in the Middle East. It wields significant influence in Lebanon, surpassing the regular army in power. The group is also under the control of the Iranian mullah regime. In Germany, Hezbollah has been banned from operating since April 2020.
Escalating Conflict in the Middle East
Israel and Hezbollah have been engaged in conflict since the beginning of the Gaza War, with near-daily clashes. The intensity of these clashes has recently increased significantly, resulting in casualties on both sides. Hezbollah claims to be acting in solidarity with the Islamist Hamas in Gaza. There are growing concerns that the conflict might escalate further.
Israel has been employing high-tech missiles to counter terrorist attacks. The recent escalation of violence underscores the volatile situation in the region and the ongoing threat posed by Hezbollah.
Key Takeaways
- The arrest of a suspected Hezbollah member in Germany highlights the global reach of the organization and its efforts to acquire critical components for its military operations.
- The procurement of drone parts underscores the evolving nature of terrorist threats and the importance of international cooperation to combat them.
- The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah underscores the region’s instability and the potential for further escalation.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the threat posed by terrorist organizations like Hezbollah and the need for robust efforts to counter their activities both domestically and internationally. The pursuit of justice once morest those involved in terrorism is crucial to safeguarding global security.
