Explosion Reported Outside Synagogue in Liège, Belgium
A blast caused significant damage to a synagogue in Liège, Belgium, early Monday. Mayor Willy Demeyer condemned the "violent act of antisemitism" as counter-terrorism police investigate. No injuries reported.
An explosion occurred outside a synagogue in the Belgian city of Liège early Monday morning, causing significant material damage but no injuries, according to local authorities.
The blast took place around 4:00 a.m. local time (0300 GMT) in front of the synagogue on Rue Léon Frédéricq in the Outremeuse neighborhood.
It shattered windows in nearby buildings, damaged parked vehicles, and impacted the synagogue's facade, but no fires or further structural issues were reported.
Liège police have set up a security perimeter around the site and are conducting a forensic investigation.
The cause of the explosion remains unknown, and no group has claimed responsibility.
Mayor Willy Demeyer condemned the incident as an "extremely violent act of antisemitism" and described it as a "criminal act."
This event comes amid rising concerns over antisemitic incidents in Europe, following recent threats such as a false bomb alert at Brussels' Great Synagogue in December 2025.
Jewish community leaders and organizations have expressed alarm, calling for heightened security measures.