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Liège Mayor: Synagogue explosion an act of antisemitism

Liège Mayor: Synagogue explosion an act of antisemitism

An explosion occurred at a synagogue in Liège, Belgium, during the night between Sunday and Monday, causing significant damage to the building's facade and nearby properties. Mayor Willy Demeyer condemned the incident as an extremely violent act of antisemitism, noting that there were no injuries reported.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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