Explosion Targets Jewish School in Amsterdam Amid Rising Antisemitic Attacks

Deliberate Attack in Amsterdam

An explosion struck the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam’s Buitenveldert district early Saturday, in what Mayor Femke Halsema described as a “targeted attack against the Jewish community.” No injuries were reported, and damage was limited. Authorities have obtained security footage of a person planting the device. Mayor Halsema condemned the incident as a “cowardly act of aggression” amid rising antisemitic threats in the city.

Broader Wave of Attacks in Europe

The Amsterdam attack follows a series of incidents in the region. On Friday, a synagogue in Rotterdam suffered an arson attack caused by an explosive device; four teenagers were arrested nearby. Earlier in the week, a synagogue in Liège, Belgium, was rocked by an explosion.

Authorities link the surge in attacks to the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran, raising concerns over Jewish institutions across Europe. Security measures at schools, synagogues, and community centers have been increased in response.

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