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Amsterdam synagogue blast claimed as targeted attack

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A suicide car bomb struck a Jewish primary and secondary school near the city center of Amstelveen on March 14 at approximately noon local time (0829 GMT), causing significant damage to two buildings including an administration block that was later found heavily damaged by fire, though no casualties were reported. The mayor confirmed this morning as "a targeted attack," while a separate report from the same day identified Islamic extremists or groups taking responsibility for the incident in Amstelveen and Amsterdam area today at 12:05 PM local time (8 AM GMT).

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    A bomb exploded at a Jewish school in Amsterdam, causing significant damage and injuries.
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    The mayor of the Netherlands has declared this to be an 'intentional attack'.
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    Multiple sources report that either Islamic or Muslim organizations have taken responsibility for the incident.
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