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Halsema on attack on Jewish school: 'Has made people incredibly scared'

Halsema on attack on Jewish school: 'Has made people incredibly scared'

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema addressed a recent explosion at the Jewish primary school Cheider, describing it as an act of intimidation that has caused significant fear in the community. The incident is being treated as part of a broader national problem involving rising antisemitism, with investigations also examining related attacks in Rotterdam and at the Zuidas. Halsema indicated that security measures for sites across the city are currently at their maximum capacity while the investigation continues.

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