Explosion Outside Liège Synagogue Investigated as Antisemitic Attack

An explosion outside a synagogue in Liège, Belgium, early Monday morning is being investigated as a possible antisemitic attack. The blast occurred around 04:00 local time, damaging the synagogue’s entrance and shattering windows across the street. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported, though scorch marks and debris were visible at the scene.

Liège Mayor Willy Demeyer condemned the incident, calling it an “antisemitic act.” Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever expressed solidarity with the Jewish community, stating that antisemitism is an attack on the country’s values. Interior Minister Bernard Quintin also denounced the blast and described it as a despicable act targeting Belgium’s Jewish population.

Belgium’s federal prosecutor’s office has taken charge of the investigation due to its links to terrorism and organised crime. Police sealed off the area while investigations continued, as officials warned that heightened tensions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict have increased security concerns around Jewish sites across the country.

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