Explosion Rocks Jewish School in Amsterdam, Investigation Underway

Amsterdam, Netherlands – An explosion occurred at a Jewish school located on Zeelandstraat in the Buitenveldert district of Amsterdam in the early hours of Saturday, March 14, 2026. Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema confirmed the incident, stating that damage was limited according to Dutch news outlet De Telegraaf.

Details of the Incident

Police and firefighters responded swiftly to the scene following the explosion. Investigators are currently reviewing CCTV footage which captured the individual responsible for detonating the explosive device as reported by De Telegraaf.

Responsibility Claim

A video circulating on social media purportedly shows a group claiming responsibility for the explosion. However, authorities have not yet officially confirmed the authenticity of the video or the group’s involvement as noted by Reformatorisch Dagblad on Facebook.

Mayor Halsema’s Response

Mayor Halsema described the incident as a “targeted attack” and a “cowardly act” according to AD. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the motives behind the attack.

Background on Femke Halsema

Femke Halsema has served as the Burgemeester (Mayor) of Amsterdam since July 12, 2018. Prior to her role as mayor, she was a member of the Dutch Parliament (Tweede Kamer) from 1998 to 2011, and served as the political leader of GroenLinks (GreenLeft) from 2002 to 2010 as detailed on her Wikipedia page. She was born on April 25, 1966, in Haarlem, Netherlands.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.