An explosion occurred at a Jewish school in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This information emerged on Saturday, March 14, according to local agency reports.

Preliminary information suggests that the incident took place during the night from Friday to Saturday, specifically from March 13 to 14. Police and emergency response teams promptly arrived at the scene.

Amsterdam’s mayor Femke Halsema stated that the damage from the explosion is minimal. She also emphasized that law enforcement is treating the incident as a targeted attack on the Jewish community.

“Schools should be places where children can safely receive lessons. Amsterdam should be a place where Jews can live safely,”

the mayor noted, expressing her concern for the safety of the Jewish community in the city.