Belgian Synagogue Hit by Early Morning Blast in Liege

An explosion damaged a synagogue in Liege, Belgium early Monday morning, shattering windows on both sides of the street. No one was hurt in the 4 a.m. blast, and authorities are investigating the cause with a counter-terrorism unit.

An early morning blast damaged a Jewish house of worship in Liege, Belgium on Monday, according to reports from Belgian media outlet VRT.

The incident occurred around 4 a.m. local time, with authorities confirming no one was injured in the explosion. Officials have not determined what caused the blast, VRT reported.

The force of the explosion shattered windows at the religious building and also broke glass in a structure across the street, according to the Belgian broadcaster.

Authorities blocked off the area while a specialized counter-terrorism unit began examining the scene. Local law enforcement officials were not available to provide immediate comment on the investigation.

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