On Monday morning, an explosion rocked the Belgian city of Liege, specifically in front of a synagogue located on Lyon Frederic Street. Fortunately, the accident did not result in human casualties, but it caused material damage to the surrounding area.
Local police reported that the explosion shattered window glass in some buildings facing the synagogue. Immediately, security forces closed the street and imposed a security cordon around the scene of the accident.
The police also explained that investigations are ongoing under the supervision of the Federal Judicial Police, which has begun searching for details and circumstances of the explosion, and is also working to collect evidence from the accident site.
The mayor of Liège and members of the municipal council reacted quickly and condemned the incident, describing it as an “extremely violent, anti-Semitic act” that contradicts the city’s basic values, especially respect for religious and cultural diversity.
The statement stressed the refusal to bring external conflicts onto Belgian territory, stressing the importance of maintaining societal peace and preventing any acts of violence targeting places of worship or religious groups.
This incident comes at a time when many European countries are witnessing an escalation in tension in recent months, with sporadic security incidents recorded targeting places of worship or places related to religious groups.
Security developments related to conflicts in the Middle East have prompted some European governments to tighten security measures around religious institutions and sensitive community centers, in anticipation of similar acts of violence or attacks.
