Florida resident convicted of smuggling plans for Hamas missiles into U.S.

WASHINGTON — Officials said Hamas supporters in the United States have been weighing the use of Hamas weapons for attacks against military targets.

"Hamas has very strong links with both individuals and organizations in the United States," an official said. "Some of these individuals want to copy Hamas's methods."

On Dec. 18, an Egyptian native was sentenced to 15 years on charges that he "provided material support to terrorists."

Abdellatif Sherif Mohamed, a resident of Tampa, Fla., was convicted of smuggling explosives and plans for Hamas missiles and rockets.

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