Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish School Called Attack
A bomb went off outside a Jewish school in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It happened early on Saturday in a south side neighborhood.
No one was hurt and damage was small. The city mayor called it a deliberate attack on Jewish people.
She also called it a cowardly act. Dutch police are searching for a suspect.
Security was increased at Jewish institutions. This followed an earlier incident in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Klear Note — Amsterdam has a large Jewish community with a long history. Anti-Jewish attacks in Europe have increased in recent years.
Key Terms 2
- deliberate attack done on purpose, not an accident
- suspect a person police think may have done something wrong