Belgian authorities arrested a 14-year-old boy on Thursday suspected of planning a terrorist attack on a mosque, DW news agency reported. Prosecutors in Brussels stated that the teen is believed to be affiliated with a far-right movement and was preparing to execute the attack on Friday. The arrest followed a tip-off, leading to a dawn raid at the suspect’s home, where weapons were seized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Belgium’s Justice Minister, Paul Van Tigchelt, confirmed the suspect’s age and expressed concerns regarding the radicalization of minors. He noted that nearly one-third of individuals monitored by Belgium’s intelligence service for potential attacks are under 18. The minister highlighted the accelerated radicalization process among youth, often exacerbated by social media influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On June 9, 2024, Belgium held national elections that saw Prime Minister Alexander De Croo suffer a bruising defeat. The right-wing New Flemish Alliance (N-VA) emerged as the biggest winner in the June elections, with the extreme-right pro-separatist Vlaams Belang in second place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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