Sign Up
Stories
Brazilian Hezbollah Suspects Arrested
Share
Bolsonaro's Hungarian Embassy Visit Amid...
Brazil-Israel Tensions Escalate
Brazilian Passport Seizure in Coup Probe
Overview
API
Brazilian federal police apprehended a suspected Hezbollah cell leader, Mohamad Khir Abdulmajid, and arrested a Brazilian man, Lucas Passos Lima, for conducting reconnaissance at synagogues in Brasilia. Lima sought weapons training and a pilot for potential flight after an attack, while two other alleged recruits were granted release. Abdulmajid was ordered jailed pending trial.
Ask a question
How might the arrest of Hezbollah suspects impact Brazil's security measures?
What are the implications of Hezbollah's presence and activities in Brazil?
What measures can be taken to prevent further reconnaissance activities in Brazilian synagogues?
Article Frequency
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
Sep 2023
Oct 2023
Nov 2023
Coverage