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Rome Boosts Security Amid Surge in Antisemitic Attacks

3/20/2026

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Security in Rome has tightened after a surge in antisemitic incidents across Europe, triggered by the Liège synagogue explosion.
The Belgian government has deployed military forces to protect Jewish institutions, with Interior Minister Bernard Quintin stressing urgency.
U.S. officials, including U.S. Ambassador Bill White, condemned the Liège attack and reaffirmed support for the Jewish community amid a reported 400% rise in antisemitic attacks in Italy, linked to the Israel–Iran conflict.

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Security in Rome has tightened after a surge in antisemitic incidents across Europe, triggered by the Liège synagogue explosion.
The Belgian government has deployed military forces to protect Jewish institutions, with Interior Minister Bernard Quintin stressing urgency.
U.S. officials, including U.S. Ambassador Bill White, condemned the Liège attack and reaffirmed support for the Jewish community amid a reported 400% rise in antisemitic attacks in Italy, linked to the Israel–Iran conflict.