Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school 'a deliberate attack' says mayor

An explosion damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam overnight, prompting the mayor to condemn it as a deliberate attack against the Jewish community. The blast caused limited damage to the school's outer wall in the Buitenveldert district, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the incident, with police examining CCTV footage reportedly showing someone placing explosives. Security had already been increased at Jewish institutions following a suspected arson attack on a Rotterdam synagogue on Friday. The mayor expressed concern over rising antisemitism and assured the Jewish community of Amsterdam's commitment to their safety.

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.