Belgian police have arrested a 19-year-old man suspected of planning a terrorist attack on a Jewish institution and of illegally purchasing weapons. This was reported by the Belgian news agency Belga, according to UNN.
Details
The Belgian prosecutor's office did not provide details of the alleged attack plan or the man's motives.
But the prosecutor's office confirms that police in Antwerp received information about the man on Friday night. The detention took place on Saturday.
Context
Since the war between Israel and Hamas began on October 7, anti-Semitic acts against Jews have increased in many countries. Many countries have introduced additional security measures to protect Jewish gathering places.