URGENT UPDATE: A newly released intelligence report warns of a high likelihood that Hamas will launch attacks in Europe within the next six months. The report, obtained by The Daily Mirror, reveals that Hamas is expanding its operations beyond Gaza and into Europe, raising significant concerns for security authorities across the continent.
This alarming intelligence indicates that the risk of a Hamas-led attack in Europe is elevated and poses an immediate threat, particularly to Israeli diplomatic missions, businesses linked to Israel, and Jewish religious sites. The report notes a troubling trend: while Hamas has historically focused its activities within Israel, it has been deliberately shifting its strategy to develop foreign operational capabilities.
Intelligence experts highlight that over the past decade, Hamas has expanded its influence in Europe through a complex network involving charities, non-government organizations, and organized crime groups. These connections raise serious concerns about the group’s ability to execute coordinated attacks outside its traditional strongholds.
“European and other intelligence services, supported by Israeli agencies, have uncovered plots, weapons caches, and logistics networks meant to facilitate these operations,” the report states. This indicates a level of preparation that could enable Hamas to strike at any moment.
Colonel Richard Kemp, a former adviser to the UK government on terrorism, emphasized the serious nature of this threat. “It is entirely possible that Hamas will feel the need to launch attacks outside Gaza and in Europe,” he explained. “As the risk of attacks from Hamas increases, it will become necessary for Britain to rely on Israeli intelligence to disrupt their plans.”
The current threat level in the UK is assessed as substantial by MI5 and the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre. The report suggests that Hamas may feel compelled to demonstrate resilience in the face of setbacks in Gaza, particularly after suffering significant losses, including the death of key leaders.
“The organization’s leadership now appears more willing to accept the strategic risks of external operations,” the report warns, adding that small, compartmentalized cells supported by pre-positioned weapons and dual-use technologies, such as commercially available drones, are increasingly likely to be employed.
Between 2019 and 2025, intelligence gathered suggests that Hamas undertook extensive preparations for potential global operations. This included embedding operatives across Europe and establishing covert weapons caches, posing a troubling scenario for security forces.
The expansion of Hamas’s operational capabilities is not just a concern for security agencies but also affects the Jewish community in Europe, who may become direct targets. The report underscores that Hamas’s ambitions to operate internationally have intensified, posing a real and present danger to public safety.
As authorities brace for potential threats in the coming months, the focus will be on monitoring Hamas’s activities across Europe and strengthening collaborative efforts in intelligence sharing. With the situation continuously evolving, residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
This ongoing threat from Hamas highlights the complex interplay of global terrorism and local security, making it imperative for European nations to enhance their counter-terrorism strategies. As developments unfold, updates will be provided on this critical situation.
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