Trending Now - Explosion at Belgian Synagogue Investigated as Antisemitic Attack

WHO:

Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin

Eitan Bergman, Vice-President of the Coordinating Committee of Jewish Organisations in Belgium (CCOJB)

Liège's mayor, Willy Demeyer

Belgium's Federal Police

WHAT:

An explosion occurred at a synagogue in Liège, Belgium, classified as an antisemitic attack.

The explosion caused material damage but resulted in no casualties.

The windows of the synagogue and a building across the road were blown out.

The case has been passed to federal authorities for investigation.

WHERE:

The incident took place at a synagogue in the city of Liège, Belgium.

The synagogue is located on a largely residential street on the bank of the Meuse river opposite Liège city centre.

WHEN:

The explosion occurred at around 4 a.m. local time on March 9th, 2026 (11 p.m. March 8th, 2026 ET).

WHY:

The explosion is being investigated as a violent act of antisemitism targeting the Jewish community in Belgium.

HOW:

The investigation is being conducted by Belgium's Federal Police force, with security measures around similar sites being reinforced.

(UPDATED March 9, 2026 17:18 UTC)

Early this morning, an explosion occurred at a synagogue in Liège, Belgium, and authorities are treating it as an antisemitic attack. While the blast caused significant material damage, including blown-out windows at the synagogue and a nearby building, thankfully, there were no casualties reported. The investigation has been handed over to Belgium's Federal Police, who are also reinforcing security measures at similar sites across the country.