Three suspected Hamas members arrested in Germany over alleged plot against Jewish institutions

German authorities arrested three individuals suspected of being members of the Palestinian militant group Hamas for allegedly planning attacks on Israeli or Jewish institutions in Germany, on Wednesday, officials said.

The suspects are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, where a judge will decide whether they should remain in custody pending trial.

Germany’s federal prosecutor said the trio has been involved in procuring firearms since earlier this summer. During a raid, authorities recovered several weapons, including an AK-47 rifle, along with ammunition.

Two of the suspects are German nationals, while the third was born in Lebanon. In line with German privacy regulations, they have been identified only as Abed Al G., Wael F. M., and Ahmad I.