An explosion happened at a Jewish school in Amsterdam early Saturday. This made the city's Jewish people feel very worried. The Mayor strongly condemned the event. She said it was a cowardly attack.
The school had only a little damage. However, police believe it was a deliberate act. The explosion was in a wealthy area of the city. Emergency services arrived quickly.
This attack is part of a worrying trend. Jewish places in Europe have been attacked recently. There was a fire attempt at a synagogue in Rotterdam. Another explosion happened at a synagogue in Belgium. These events cause fear in Jewish communities. They are worried about more antisemitism.
Mayor Femke Halsema said Jewish people in Amsterdam face increasing antisemitism. She called this situation unacceptable. The city government takes this attack very seriously. They want to find the reasons behind it. The timing is also worrying because of global tensions.
These tensions may make extremists bolder. The attacks in the Netherlands and Belgium show a pattern. This causes distress to Jewish people. Security at Jewish institutions in Amsterdam was already increased. This new explosion will lead to more security reviews.
Police are investigating the bombing. They are trying to find who did it and why. Even though the damage was small, the attack is seen as an assault on the Jewish community's safety. The world is watching these events. Many people support Amsterdam's Jewish residents.