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Explosion Outside Pro-Israel Christian Group’s Office in Netherlands Prompts Police Probe

Authorities are examining links to recent attacks on Jewish sites in the region.

Overview

  • A blast damaged the entrance of Chrétiens pour Israël’s office in Nijkerk, with no injuries reported.
  • Dutch police told AFP the building was empty at the time and confirmed only light damage.
  • Investigators said a person dressed in black placed an explosive device at the door and issued a call for witnesses.
  • The association, which promotes support for Israel through a biblical approach, said the damage was limited but the impact felt significant before Easter.
  • Police opened a case that they are viewing alongside a March string of incidents targeting Jewish institutions in the Netherlands and Belgium, with no arrests or stated motive so far.