Lebanese man jailed in Germany for Hezbollah membership

BBC News - World Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 2 min read 75% complete March 10, 2026 at 03:55 PM

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A Lebanese man, Fadel Z, was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison in Celle, Germany, for membership in Hezbollah and aiding and abetting attempted murder. The 35-year-old was found guilty of procuring materials worth €1.4 million for Hezbollah's drone program, including over 2,000 motors and 600 propellers, violating EU embargo regulations. From 2022, he operated from Barcelona and later Germany, using front companies to purchase goods from Europe, China, and the US, then shipping them to Lebanon. Two engines he purchased were used in explosive drones, one of which targeted a retirement home in Israel on Yom Kippur in October 2024, though no one was injured. Fadel Z has one week to decide whether to appeal the verdict.

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Legal & Judicial

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National Security

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Key Claims (5)

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Hezbollah has been running an extensive drone program for some time.

factual — German Federal Prosecutor's Office100% confidence

Two engines purchased by Fadel Z were used in explosive drones fired at Israel.

factual — Prosecutors100% confidence

Fadel Z procured €1.4m worth of materials for Hezbollah's drones program.

factual — Prosecutors100% confidence

Fadel Z was found guilty of aiding and abetting attempted murder and violating EU embargo regulations.

factual — null100% confidence

A Lebanese man was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison for being a member of Hezbollah.

factual — null100% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Salzgitter 30% Lower Saxony 30% China 30% Barcelona 30% United States 30% Spain ×240% Celle 40% Israel ×350% European Union 60% Germany ×480% Fadel Z ×890% Hezbollah ×7100%

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Negative

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BBC News - World

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90%

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