Explosion Rocks Liege Synagogue in Suspected Antisemitic Act

An explosion damaged a synagogue in Liege, Belgium, early Monday morning. Authorities are investigating the incident, which Liege's mayor described as 'an extremely violent act of antisemitism.' While there were no reported injuries, the blast shattered windows of the synagogue and a nearby building. A counter-terrorism team is handling the investigation.

A synagogue in Liege, Belgium, was severely damaged by an explosion early Monday morning, according to Belgian news outlets VRT and RTBF.

Liege's mayor, Willy Demeyer, condemned the incident as 'an extremely violent act of antisemitism' during an interview with RTBF. While no injuries were reported, the blast shattered windows of the synagogue and a building opposite it.

Authorities have cordoned off the area, and a specialized counter-terrorism team is spearheading the investigation. Local police, however, have not yet provided further details regarding the cause of the explosion.