Three Palestinians arrested in Italy on terrorism charges

Three Palestinian men have been arrested by police in central Italy, accused of planning attacks in an unspecified country.

According to a police statement, the trio had set up a cell linked to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades.

The group is considered a terrorist group by Israel, the European Union and the United States.

According to Italian police, the three men have been charged with criminal conspiracy for terrorism purposes or subversion of the democratic order.

One of those arrested is wanted by Israel, with an Italian court currently considering an extradition request for him.

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