Rotterdam Synagogue Fire Probed as Arson; Antisemitic Attack Condemned

• A fire erupted at the entrance of a synagogue in Rotterdam, Netherlands, early Friday morning.
• Police are treating the incident, which occurred around 3:40 am, as suspected arson.
• The blaze was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported; no arrests have been made yet.
• Lawmakers and Jewish organizations, including the Central Jewish Council, condemned the incident as an antisemitic attack.
• The incident follows heightened security at synagogues globally and a similar attack near Detroit, Michigan, a day prior.