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Greece arrests Palestinian suspected of Hamas links: Police
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Greece arrests Palestinian suspected of Hamas links: Police

Greece has arrested a Palestinian man suspected of links to Hamas for “planning terrorist acts,” police said late Saturday.The 37-year-old was arrested Saturday on the island of Crete where he was working in a hotel, media reports said.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“According to the information available so far, he was linked to individuals recently arrested in Cyprus for terrorism-related offences,” the police said in a statement, adding that he had allegedly “received training” by Hamas.Greek media reported that the man may have been targeting an Israeli cruise ship expected to arrive in Crete on Tuesday.State TV ERT said man had rented a flat in central Athens where police found laboratory equipment and chemicals that could be used to make a bomb.Investigations are ongoing, the police said.Read more: Israel kills chief of Hamas armed wing in Gaza strike

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