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Amsterdam police probe new blast claimed by same group that claimed jewish school explosion
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 16, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 16, 2026
Quick Summary
Dutch investigators are probing an explosion at an Amsterdam office building claimed by the same extremist group that took responsibility for a Jewish school blast two days earlier—a series of attacks also involving synagogues in Rotterdam and Liège.
Amsterdam Police Investigate New Blast Claimed by Group Linked to Jewish School Attack
Details and Investigation of Recent Explosions
Overview of the Incident
AMSTERDAM, March 16 (Reuters) - Dutch police are investigating an explosion that damaged an office building in Amsterdam and was claimed by the same extremist organisation which also claimed it was behind a recent blast at a Jewish school in the area, a police spokesperson said on Monday.
It was not immediately clear if the building has a link to Amsterdam's Jewish community.
Police and Security Response
Investigation and Immediate Actions
Officers were investigating the explosion, which led to a small fire that was quickly extinguished by security guards and caused minor damage, the spokesperson said, adding that police were examining whether the two incidents were indeed linked.
Sienna Investment Managers, which manages the building, did not immediately reply to an emailed request for comment.
Connections to Previous Attacks
Recent Jewish School Attack
Saturday's explosion, for which the same group claimed responsibility, caused minor damage to a Jewish school. Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten condemned the attack.
Pattern of Attacks on Jewish Sites
Earlier Attacks in the Region
The group has also claimed earlier attacks on synagogues in Rotterdam and in neighbouring Belgium's Liege. The attacks had already triggered heightened security at Jewish sites in Amsterdam.
Official Statements on Potential Links
Justice Minister David van Weel said on Saturday that a link between the explosions in Amsterdam and Rotterdam could not be excluded, but did not confirm any claims made on social media by the group.
Broader Security Concerns
Concerns about possible attacks against Jewish communities around the world have risen following the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and the subsequent response from Tehran.
(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout; Editing by Pooja Desai)
Key Takeaways
- •An extremist group claimed responsibility for both the Jewish school explosion in Amsterdam on March 14 and the recent office building blast, prompting investigations into a possible link between the incidents.
- •Dutch authorities are examining whether the office building has ties to the Jewish community; Sienna Investment Managers, which manages the building, has not provided comment.
- •These explosions are part of a broader wave of antisemitic attacks across the region, including prior incidents in Rotterdam and Belgium’s Liège, leading to heightened security for Jewish sites.
Frequently Asked Questions about Amsterdam police probe new blast claimed by same group that claimed Jewish school explosion
1What happened in the latest Amsterdam explosion?
An office building in Amsterdam was damaged by an explosion, which was claimed by the same extremist group behind a recent Jewish school blast.
2Is the office building linked to Amsterdam's Jewish community?
At this time, it is not clear if the building has any connection to Amsterdam's Jewish community.
3Has this group been linked to other attacks?
Yes, the group has claimed previous attacks on synagogues in Rotterdam and Liege, Belgium.
4What have Dutch officials said about the incidents?
Amsterdam's mayor and the Dutch prime minister condemned the attacks, and the justice minister did not rule out links to other blasts.
5Has security at Jewish sites in Amsterdam been affected?
Jewish sites in Amsterdam have seen heightened security following the recent attacks.
