1980 Antwerp attack
| 1980 Antwerp attack | |
|---|---|
| Location | Antwerp, Belgium |
| Date | 27 July 1980 |
| Target | Jewish civilians outside Agoudath Israel cultural centre |
Attack type | Bombing |
| Weapon | 2 grenades |
| Deaths | 1 child |
| Injured | 20 civilians |
| Perpetrator | Said Al Nasr |
| Motive | Palestinian nationalism |
On 27 July 1980, Said Al Nasr, a Syria-born Palestinian, used grenades to attack a group of 40 Jewish children waiting with their families for a bus to take them to summer camp. One boy was killed and 20 other people were wounded in the attack. The attacker was convicted.