Arson at Rotterdam Synagogue Sparks Security Concerns

Fire at synagogue in Rotterdam-Blijkdorp (A B N Davidsplein) treated as arson.
Fire started at 3:40–3:45 a.m. and burned briefly.
No injuries reported; staff, teachers, and 140 children unharmed.
Four teenagers from Tilburg arrested.
Rotterdam mayor expressed fear in Jewish community.
Officials stressed synagogue security as priority.
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