Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish School Condemned as Deliberate Attack

An explosion damaged a Jewish school in the Buitenveldert district of Amsterdam overnight, with city officials describing the incident as a deliberate attack targeting the Jewish community. Mayor Femke Halsema said the blast caused limited damage to the building’s outer wall, and fortunately no injuries were reported.

Emergency services, including police and firefighters, quickly responded to the scene. Authorities are now reviewing CCTV footage that reportedly shows a suspect placing explosives near the school before the blast occurred. An investigation has been launched, though police have not yet confirmed the motive behind the attack.

The incident comes amid rising concerns about antisemitic acts in the Netherlands, following a suspected arson attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam a day earlier. Mayor Halsema said Jewish residents are increasingly facing hostility and stressed that Amsterdam must remain a city where the Jewish community can live safely.

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