On Sunday night, an office building in the Zuidas caught fire as a result of an explosive device. Though security guards immediately extinguished the fire, this marks the third explosion that has struck the Netherlands in less than a week.
According to NU.nl, the attack was directed at the Bank of New York, an American company that operates from the Atrium.
This incident follows an attack on the Cheider Jewish School in Amsterdam on Friday night and at a synagogue in Rotterdam on Thursday night.
Who is behind the attack?
Although the footage has not yet been verified, a new Shiite group called Harakat Ashab Al Yamin Al Islamiyya (Islamic Movement for Righteous Companions) has shared a video of the most recent explosion.
Breaking.
— Michael Vis (@MichaelVis_) March 16, 2026
Dezelfde sjiitische groep eist nu een nachtelijke aanslag op het Atrium op de Zuidas, in mijn stadsdeel.
Aan het eind van het filmpje is te zien dat een explosief aangestoken wordt. pic.twitter.com/RADCW3LyfC
The video reads, “This is a final warning to all the peoples of the world, especially in the EU.” It adds, “Distance yourselves from all American and Zionist interests.”
Luckily, no one was injured in the Atrium. However, as of now, there are no suspects for this attack.
A string of attacks
The Islamic resistance group has claimed responsibility for multiple incidents last week.
On the night of March 13, a synagogue in Rotterdam was set on fire. While there were no casualties, NU.nl reported that four suspects were arrested. All teenage boys between 17 and 19.
The night after, an explosion struck the outer wall of the Cheider Jewish school in Amsterdam.
Mayor Femke Halsema tells CNN, “This is a cowardly act of aggression towards the Jewish community.”
The group’s name also appeared in footage from an attack on a synagogue in Liège, Belgium, on the night of March 8.
“Antisemitism epidemic”
After the attacks against Jewish establishments in the Netherlands, the Israeli Foreign Ministry wrote on X, “The Dutch government needs to do much more to fight antisemitism.”
Hours before, Prime Minister Rob Jetten said he wanted to speak with the Jewish community in the Netherlands about the attacks.
Verschrikkelijk. In Nederland mag geen plek zijn voor antisemitisme. Ik begrijp de boosheid en angst en ga snel in gesprek met de Joodse gemeenschap. Zij moeten zich altijd veilig weten in ons land. https://t.co/pr2K5mfQJK
— Rob Jetten (@MinPres) March 14, 2026
Translation: “Terrible. There must be no place for antisemitism in the Netherlands. I understand the anger and fear and will enter into dialogue with the Jewish community shortly. They must always feel safe in our country.”
Meanwhile, police are asking witnesses or anyone with more information about the explosion in Amsterdam Zuid last night to get in touch. Know something? Call 0900-8844.
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