Belgium deploys military to guard Jewish sites after Iran-linked group claims Europe attacks

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Efrat LachterMarch 18, 2026 at 05:07 PM

AI Summary

medium article 3 min

Belgium is increasing security, including deploying military personnel, to protect Jewish sites after a series of attacks across Europe. A newly emerged terrorist group, Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya, claiming ties to Iran, has taken responsibility for the attacks, including an explosion at a synagogue in Liège, Belgium. The group also claimed responsibility for attacks in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, with a fourth incident in Greece linked to them. Israel's Foreign Ministry has stated that the group is a proxy of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Belgian officials have condemned the attacks as antisemitic and are taking measures to ensure the safety of the Jewish community.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Theo Francken 40% Greece 40% Bernard Quintin 40% Bart De Wever 40% Rotterdam 50% Amsterdam 50% Liège ×360% Israel 60% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 70% Iran ×270% Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya (The Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right) ×280% Belgium ×490%

Keywords

antisemitism 100% jewish community 90% synagogue attack 80% iran-linked group 70% terrorist group 60% military deployment 50% security measures 50% europe attacks 40%