Hamburg court jails 2 men over plot to attack Jewish leaders on behalf of Iran
The court says they planned to attack the president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany and president of the German-Israeli society.
According to DW, the court says they planned to attack the president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany and president of the German-Israeli society.
The pair was found guilty of espionage and attempted murder.
This world story centres on Iran. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Jewish, Central Council of Jews and Germany.
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