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Three Arrested Over Deadly Firebomb Attacks Linked to Greece’s Ruling Party

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Greek counter-terrorism police have arrested three suspects in connection with a series of firebomb attacks targeting homes linked to the country’s ruling New Democracy party in the northern city of Thessaloniki. The attacks occurred earlier this month and resulted in the death of a 72-year-old woman, while four others were injured.

Authorities said the attackers placed and ignited gas canisters outside three residential buildings. The first two explosions caused only property damage, but the third attack proved fatal after the elderly woman, the mother of a parliamentary candidate from the ruling party, suffered severe burns and later died in hospital.

Police said the three people arrested are believed to be connected to the third and deadliest attack, though further details have not been disclosed. Greece has experienced politically motivated bomb and arson attacks for decades, but such incidents in recent years have generally caused property damage rather than significant loss of life.

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Nine Arrested in Italy for Allegedly Raising Millions for Hamas

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Italian authorities have arrested nine people accused of raising around €7 million over more than two years, allegedly funneling the funds to Hamas. The money, reportedly collected under the guise of humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians, was instead sent to the militant group through a “complex fundraising system,” according to a police statement. More than €8 million in assets were seized as part of the investigation.

The operation was carried out jointly by Italy’s counter-terror and financial police. The probe, which began after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack in southern Israel, identified suspicious financial transactions linked to the suspects. Investigators said the fundraising network was headquartered in Genoa with branches in Milan, and that over 71% of donations intended for Gaza civilians were diverted to Hamas’s military wing and support for families of suicide bombers or detained terrorists.

Among the arrested is Mohammad Hannoun, president of the Palestinian Association in Italy, who denied close ties to Hamas but acknowledged supporting the Palestinian cause. Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi praised the police effort while emphasizing the presumption of innocence at this stage of the investigation. Hannoun maintained that his support is for the “legitimate resistance of the Palestinian people” and not for terrorist activities.

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France increases security alert after a knife assault at school

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The assailant, identified as 20-year-old Russian national Mohamed Mogouchkov of Chechen descent, had been on the radar of security services for his ties to Islamist extremism. Reports indicate that his history of using extremist language had raised concerns among school staff, underscoring the potential dangers of radicalization within educational environments.

Meanwhile, President Emmanuel Macron has strongly condemned the attack, urging unity in the face of such acts of violence. His visit to the school and subsequent remarks emphasized the heroic actions of the slain teacher, who courageously intervened to protect others. The recent incident has reignited concerns about the persistent threat of Islamist terrorism in France, prompting renewed discussions on counter-terrorism measures and community resilience.

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