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Explosion Outside Liège Synagogue Prompts Federal Terror Probe After Officials Call It Antisemitic

Federal prosecutors lead the inquiry, with anti-terror specialists on site, security at Jewish sites reinforced.

Des enquêteurs de la police devant la synagogue de Liège, après une explosion dans la nuit, le 9 mars 2026 en Belgique
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Police stand guard outside a synagogue in Liège, Belgium that was the site of an explosion March 9. (John Thys / AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Police said a device exploded around 4 a.m. outside the synagogue on Rue Léon Frédéricq, causing only material damage and no injuries.
  • The blast damaged the door of the 1899 listed building and blew out windows in multiple buildings across the street, according to Liège police.
  • The federal public prosecutor took charge of the case after citing possible indicators of a terrorist offense, while the exact motive remains unconfirmed.
  • Prime Minister Bart De Wever, Interior Minister Bernard Quintin and Mayor Willy Demeyer denounced the act as antisemitic and expressed solidarity with the Jewish community.
  • Federal judicial police with anti-terror expertise were dispatched to the scene, and authorities have tightened protection around comparable Jewish sites.