Explosion at Belgian Synagogue: Antisemitic Act

0:00World headlines in two minutes or less, you're tuned in to global news today. A synagogue in the Belgian city of Leage was hit by an explosion early Monday morning around 4 a.m. local time. The blast damaged windows on the building and nearby structures across the street, but no one was hurt. Police set up a security cord and right away and closed off the area for investigators. The federal prosecutor's office, which deals with terrorism cases, took charge of the probe. City Mayor Willie Demire labeled it an anti-Semitic act. Prime Minister Bart De Weaver voiced solidarity with the Jewish community on social media, stressing that anti-Semitism attacks core values. A nearby resident said the boom shook her windows and she first thought it was a gas leak. Other officials condemned the incident and noted heightened security around Jewish sites due to tensions from the Middle East conflict. The synagogue, built in 1899, also houses a museum on the local Jewish history. Meanwhile, Belgian authorities stay on high alert after recent arrests tied to other threats.

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