‘Deliberate attack’: explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersMarch 14, 2026 at 08:24 AM

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An explosion damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam early Saturday morning, prompting the mayor to call it a deliberate attack against the Jewish community. The explosion caused limited damage, and no injuries were reported. The incident follows an arson attack at a Rotterdam synagogue on Friday and an explosion and fire at a Liege, Belgium synagogue on Monday. Security had already been heightened at Jewish institutions in Amsterdam following the Rotterdam incident. Concerns about attacks against Jewish communities have increased globally amid recent US and Israeli actions in Iran and Iran's response.

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Iran 40% Israel 40% United States 40% Belgium 50% Liege 50% Rotterdam 60% Femke Halsema ×280% Jewish community ×290% Amsterdam ×390%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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Amsterdam

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