New revelations show that Europol has been in direct contact with the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), an NGO chaired by Dyab Abou Jahjah — an individual who has openly admitted to fighting for Hezbollah.
HRF publicly claimed it is now “working closely” with Europol on war-crimes investigations across the EU, raising alarm among security analysts and pro-Israel organizations.
Europol confirmed the engagement but insisted it performs “necessary due-diligence steps” before working with outside groups. Critics argue the relationship risks giving Hezbollah-linked actors access to sensitive legal processes inside the European Union, undermining trust in Europe’s main law-enforcement coordination body.
At the same time, the US, Europol and other international partners recently convened the Law Enforcement Coordination Group to warn that Hezbollah remains determined to maintain and expand its overseas footprint. Intelligence assessments show the terrorist organization is pouring more effort into fundraising, procurement, and criminal operations — especially in Europe, Africa and South America — while facing financial stress. Reports also indicate Hezbollah is expanding drug-trafficking networks inside Europe to compensate for cash shortages.