Greek and Cypriot authorities say Palestinians arrested in Cyprus and Greece formed an active Hamas-linked cell, with five people already in custody and investigators examining the role of at least one additional individual.

Police on the Greek island of Crete have arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man on suspicion of planning “terrorist” attacks and belonging to the militant group Hamas.

A 37-year-old man arrested in Crete on Saturday on suspicion of terrorism-related activity has told Greek investigators he is a member of Hamas and was connected to suspects…