Belgium nabs three suspects in Liege synagogue blast
Police in Belgium said on Friday that they had three people in custody in connection with an explosion that occurred on March 9 outside a synagogue in Liege. One of the three suspects has been…
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Belgian authorities have made arrests in the March 9 synagogue explosion in Liege, with three suspects in custody. One has been arraigned while two await arraignment; four others were released. Prosecutors believe the suspects were paid operatives acting for unnamed handlers, and an Islamist group has claimed responsibility. The case highlights ongoing concerns about paid operatives being used to carry out attacks on Jewish targets in Europe.