Italian authorities have arrested nine individuals accused of channeling millions of euros to Hamas through charities based in Italy. Prosecutors allege that around 7 million euros raised for humanitarian purposes were diverted to entities linked to the Palestinian group over the past two years, with assets worth over 8 million euros seized during the operation. Among those arrested is Mohammad Hannoun, president of the Palestinian Association in Italy, who was previously photographed with activist Greta Thunberg at a pro-Palestine rally, though she is not implicated in the investigation. The operation was coordinated with international law enforcement and intelligence agencies, including those from Israel and other European countries. The arrests have sparked protests among pro-Palestinian activists in Italy, who denounce the crackdown as repression, while the Italian government maintains its strong support for Israel amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.