Belgian police have arrested a 19-year-old man suspected of planning a terrorist attack on a Jewish institution and of illegally acquiring weapons.
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Belgian prosecutors have not provided details of the alleged attack plan or of the man’s motives.
But the prosecution confirms that the police in Antwerp received a tip about the man on Friday evening. The arrest took place on Saturday, reports the Belgian news agency Belga.
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The man must live in Antwerp.
Since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out on October 7, many countries have recorded increases in anti-Semitic acts targeting Jews, and many Jews have said they feel uneasy and insecure and are afraid to show their Jewish affiliation in public. Many countries have implemented extra security measures to protect Jewish places of assembly.
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Published: 15.01.24 at 01:48
2024-01-15 00:48:22
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