Suspected Hamas Member Arrested in Greece for Alleged Attack Plot on Israeli Cruise Ship

<p>A 37-year-old man, suspected of being affiliated with Hamas, was arrested by Greek police on the island of Crete on June 7, 2026. He was allegedly plotting an attack on the Israeli cruise ship MS Crown Iris, which was scheduled to arrive in Crete.</p><p>The suspect, who had reportedly been granted asylum in Greece a year prior, is believed to have connections to other suspected Hamas members arrested in Cyprus. He allegedly traveled to Malaysia with them, where they received training in making explosives.</p><p>During searches in Crete and Athens, authorities discovered several mobile phones, a laptop, external hard drives, bank cards, and laboratory equipment. The suspect had reportedly placed an online order for chemical agents that could be used to manufacture explosives.</p><p>The case is part of a broader counterterrorism investigation, which has seen multiple arrests linked to the same network. Authorities have not yet announced formal charges against the suspect, who is expected to appear before a magistrate.</p><p>The MS Crown Iris has been a focal point of protests in Greece, with demonstrators alleging that its owner profits from the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel.</p>