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Historic decision:

Argentina to try AMIA bombing suspects in absentia

Argentina will try ten Iranian and Lebanese nationals in absentia for the 1994 AMIA Jewish center bombing that killed 85, a landmark decision enabled by new laws.

Argentina to try AMIA bombing suspects in absentia

Jewish composer Lalo Schifrin dies at 93

Lalo Schifrin, the acclaimed Jewish composer renowned for the iconic "Mission: Impossible" theme and numerous film scores, passes away at 93. An innovative musician, Schifrin blended jazz, classical, and contemporary styles, earning an honorary Oscar and multiple Grammys.

Jewish composer Lalo Schifrin dies at 93

Genesis Prize honors Argentine President Javier Milei

$1 Million Prize Will Support Milei’s “Isaac Accords” Initiative Aimed at Strengthening Ties Between Latin America and Israel

Genesis Prize honors Argentine President Javier Milei

Netanyahu, Milei sign MOUs in Jerusalem

PM calls Argentine president a 'wonderful friend' and a 'true brother' in a signing ceremony for multiple Memoranda of Understanding between Israel and Argentina.

Netanyahu, Milei sign MOUs in Jerusalem

‘Unwavering Commitment’:

Argentina's Milei embraces hostage families’ plea

During an emotional meeting in Jerusalem, President Javier Milei reaffirmed Argentina’s dedication to securing the release of Israeli hostages, as survivor Yarden Bibas thanked him for his personal support and national solidarity.

Argentina's Milei embraces hostage families’ plea

Javier Milei tells Knesset:

Argentinian embassy to be relocated to Jerusalem in 2026

Argentina's President addresses Israel's legislature during solidarity visit to the Jewish State.

Argentinian embassy to be relocated to Jerusalem in 2026

Milei in Jerusalem: 'Israel is a lighthouse of freedom'

President Herzog welcomes Argentine President Milei to Jerusalem, urges united front against Iran and terror.

Milei in Jerusalem: 'Israel is a lighthouse of freedom'

Milei shares video of Houthi threat from hotel in Israeli capital

Argentine President Milei shares video of missile interception over Jerusalem, urging: 'Keep in mind what it’s like to live under this situation.'

Milei shares video of Houthi threat from hotel in Israeli capital

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Ishay Ribo in historic performance in Argentina

Yishai Ribo performed for the first time at a major concert hall in Argentina in front of a crowd of thousands, who enjoyed an exciting musical evening of unity and Jewish culture.

Ishay Ribo in historic performance in Argentina

Netanyahu to Milei:

'Javier, you are a real friend of Israel!'

In Jerusalem meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Argentine President Milei backs Israel’s war effort, calling its victory a win for the Western world.

'Javier, you are a real friend of Israel!'

Moving:

Argentina's President sheds a tear at the Western Wall

Argentina's President Javier Milei arrives in Israel and begins his visit with an emotional prayer at the Western Wall.

Argentina's President sheds a tear at the Western Wall

Jewish Roots:

Rabbi Sayyed has emotional meeting at Madrid airport

During a layover in Madrid, Rabbi Uriel Sayyed was approached by an airport staffer seeking a blessing, which revealed his deep connection to the Jewish people and his dream of visiting Jerusalem

Rabbi Sayyed has emotional meeting at Madrid airport

Historic:

Rabbi-Amb. Wahnish secures direct Argentina-Israel flights

Argentina’s rabbi-ambassador to Israel says El Al will launch direct flights to Buenos Aires.

Rabbi-Amb. Wahnish secures direct Argentina-Israel flights

Argentina:

Supreme Court uncovers Nazi propaganda cache hidden for decades

Over 80 boxes sent by Nazi diplomats in 1941 found in court basement; officials to examine contents for Holocaust-related evidence

Supreme Court uncovers Nazi propaganda cache hidden for decades

How Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele evaded prosecution for years

Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele lived freely for decades in Argentina and Brazil and even tried to return to Germany. A police file now reveals how he managed to evade prosecution.

How Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele evaded prosecution for years

Argentina declassifies files on Nazi escape routes

Argentina declassifies more than 1,800 files on Nazi escape via ‘rat-lines’ to South America.

Argentina declassifies files on Nazi escape routes

Argentina:

Prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Ali Khamenei in AMIA bombing

Sebastián Lorenzo Basso, the lead prosecutor in the case of the 1994 AMIA bombing of the Jewish Community Center, requests an international arrest warrant for Iran's Supreme Leader for "direct involvement" in the attack.

Prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Ali Khamenei in AMIA bombing

Argentina to reveal names of Nazis who hid there

The President of Argentina announced that the classified status will be removed from documents about the Nazis who fled to the country after World War II.

Argentina to reveal names of Nazis who hid there

To strengthen ties

Argentina's President to visit Israel on March 23

Argentina's President Javier Milei has been an avid supporter of the state of Israel and announced that he intends to move Argentina’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Argentina's President to visit Israel on March 23

Outrage in Argentina:

President appoints Supreme Court judge without majority

President of Argentina Javier Milei appoints two Supreme Court judges without obtaining a majority in the Senate, as required.

President appoints Supreme Court judge without majority

Proposal:

Buenos Aires street to be changed to 'Bibas Family Street'

The city of Buenos Aires proposed to honor the Bibas family, who held Argentinian citizenship, by renaming a street for them.

Buenos Aires street to be changed to 'Bibas Family Street'

After murder of Ariel and Kfir:

Argentinian President declares two days of mourning

Argentinian President Javier Milei condemns Hamas after confirmation by Israel that Ariel and Kfir Bibas were brutally murdered in November of 2023: Their deaths stem from a single motivation - being Jewish.

Argentinian President declares two days of mourning

Argentina to declare day of mourning for hostages

Argentinian president Javier Milei is expected to declare a national day of mourning for the Bibas brothers, who held Argentine citizenship.

Argentina to declare day of mourning for hostages

Hostage release:

Argentine President praises Trump, calls for Hamas defeat

Argentinian President Javier Milei acknowledges Trump's role in deal that led to release of Argentinian-Israeli citizen Yair Horn, says Argentina hopes for swift resolution to the conflict with "the absolute defeat of Hamas."

Argentine President praises Trump, calls for Hamas defeat

Argentinian Foreign Minister visits Western Wall

During his visit, the Foreign Minister donned tefillin and offered prayers for the peace and security of both Israel and Argentina.

Argentinian Foreign Minister visits Western Wall

Argentina’s President Javier Milei wins 2025 Genesis Prize

Genesis Prize announces President of Argentina Javier Milei as the winner of the 2025 prize, which is known as “The Jewish Nobel Prize”.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei wins 2025 Genesis Prize

Argentina withdraws from UNIFIL

UNIFIL spokesperson says Argentina has announced its decision to withdraw from the force.

Argentina withdraws from UNIFIL

Nazi arsenal:

Dozens of Nazi items found in an apartment in Argentina

Argentinian police seized a very large collection of Nazi items in an apartment in Buenos Aires.

Dozens of Nazi items found in an apartment in Argentina

Argentina Pres. selects Jewish ambassador as new Foreign Minister

Argentina’s Javier Milei selects Jewish ambassador Gerardo Werthein to replace fired Foreign Minister Diana Mondino.

Argentina Pres. selects Jewish ambassador as new Foreign Minister

Revealed:

This is the Hezbollah terrorist who planned 1992 bombing

Argentinian authorities have published the identity of the director of the 1992 bombing of the Israeli embassy and the 1994 bombing of the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.

This is the Hezbollah terrorist who planned 1992 bombing

Danon says thank you

Argentina's President blasts UN over anti-Israel bias

Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, blasts UN during speech at the General Assembly. Ambassador Danon: You are a true friend of the State of Israel.

Argentina's President blasts UN over anti-Israel bias

In Argentina, 2023 saw significant spike in antisemitism

Argentina posts 44% increase in reported antisemitic incidents in 2023, mostly after Oct. 7.

In Argentina, 2023 saw significant spike in antisemitism

Argentina:

Terror attack against Jewish community thwarted

Argentina's police managed to dismantle a terrorist cell that planned to carry out an attack against the Jewish community in Mendoza. Security Minister Patricia Bullrich: 'We will get rid of them, and they will pay the price.'

Terror attack against Jewish community thwarted

'Yes To Life, No To Terrorism'

Event commemorates anniversaries of multiple terror attacks

Organized in collaboration with the Families Forum to mark 30 years since the AMIA bombing, 32 years since the attack on the Israeli Embassy in Argentina, and 9 months since October 7th the gathering united survivors and families affected by the attacks.

Event commemorates anniversaries of multiple terror attacks

Javier Milei:

AMIA bombing 'exact same kind of brutality' as Oct. 7 massacre

At WJC Event Commemorating 1994 Buenos Aires Bombing, Argentina’s President Pledges To Intensify Anti-Terrorism Measures

AMIA bombing 'exact same kind of brutality' as Oct. 7 massacre

1st South American country declares Hamas terrorist organization

President Javier Milei's Argentina has become the first South American country to declare Hamas a terrorist organization.

1st South American country declares Hamas terrorist organization

Int'l court rules:

Argentina failed to prevent attack on Jewish center

Inter-American Court of Human Rights finds Argentine state responsible for not preventing, nor properly investigating, the AMIA attack 30 years ago that left 85 people dead.

Argentina failed to prevent attack on Jewish center

Ilan Cohen immigrated to Israel from Argentina - and fell in Gaza

Sergeant Ilan Cohen immigrated to Israel after completing high school in Argentina, studying in yeshiva prior to enlisting in the Paratroopers Brigade. He was killed in northern Gaza, along with five other soldiers.

Ilan Cohen immigrated to Israel from Argentina - and fell in Gaza

1994 AMIA bombing:

Argentina seeking arrest of Iranian minister

Interpol issues red alert allowing detention of Iran's minister Ahmad Vahidi.

Argentina seeking arrest of Iranian minister

Argentina's President:

'We firmly support Israel in defending itself'

Argentina's President Javier Milei expresses support for Israel following the Iranian attack on the Jewish state.

'We firmly support Israel in defending itself'

As Iran attacked Israel, the Jewish community in Argentina prayed

While Iranian missiles made their way to Israel, hundreds of members of the Jewish community in Argentina participated in a 'midnight prayer' for Israel’s safety.

As Iran attacked Israel, the Jewish community in Argentina prayed

Argentina Court:

'Terror state' Iran behind AMIA bombing

Court in Argentina rules Iran behind 1992 attack on Israeli embassy, 1994 attack on Jewish center that left over 100 people dead, calls latter attack a crime against humanity.

'Terror state' Iran behind AMIA bombing

Argentina to shutter anti-discrimination office

Argentina’s Jewish umbrella group condemns Milei’s decision to shutter country’s anti-discrimination office.

Argentina to shutter anti-discrimination office

Israel, Argentina sign innovative software agreement

Argentinian President Javier Milei signs agreement with the Israel Latin America Network (ILAN) on developing innovative software and technologies.

Israel, Argentina sign innovative software agreement

'A true friend of Israel':

President of Argentina plants tree in Jerusalem

President of Argentina Javier Milei plants a tree in Jerusalem as a symbol of the deep connection between the countries.

President of Argentina plants tree in Jerusalem

Argentinian Pres. at Yad Vashem:

'It is here that we see the greatness of a people'

President of Argentina Javier Milei visited Yad Vashem where he participated in a solemn memorial ceremony in the Hall of Remembrance and signed the Yad Vashem guestbook outside the Hall of Remembrance.

'It is here that we see the greatness of a people'

Hamas condemns Argentina:

'An infringement on the rights of our people'

Hamas livid after Argentine President Javier Milei announces he will move his country’s embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

'An infringement on the rights of our people'

Upon landing in Israel

Argentinian Pres. vows to move embassy to Jerusalem

Newly-elected Argentinian President Javier Milei announces relocation of his country's embassy immediately upon landing in Israel.

Argentinian Pres. vows to move embassy to Jerusalem

Argentinian Pres. lights candle at Kotel for victims

Newly-elected Argentinian President Javier Milei visits Western Wall in first stop during visit to Israel, says he will move embassy to Jerusalem.

Argentinian Pres. lights candle at Kotel for victims

Argentina:

Three arrested on suspicion of planning terror attack

Argentine police arrest 3 over suspected terror attack during Maccabi Games in Buenos Aires.

Three arrested on suspicion of planning terror attack

Despite war:

Israeli delegation heads to Argentina for Maccabi games

A scaled-back Israeli delegation is headed to the Pan American Maccabi Games in Argentina.

Israeli delegation heads to Argentina for Maccabi games

During inauguration ceremony:

Argentina's new president gifts Ukraine's Zelenskyy a menorah

Javier Milei cites Hanukkah story, gives menorah to Zelenskyy during inauguration as Argentina’s president.

Argentina's new president gifts Ukraine's Zelenskyy a menorah

With a kippah on his head:

Argentinian President-elect meets with families of hostages

Javier Milei met with families of the hostages in Argentina, and reiterated his plans to have Hamas declared a terrorist organization.

Argentinian President-elect meets with families of hostages

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Israel's national anthem with Brazil's former President

Jair Bolsonaro posts clip from Buenos Aires, in which he is seen alongside a young boy who is singing Israel’s national anthem.

Israel's national anthem with Brazil's former President

South America to get first Jewish university

First Jewish university in South America to open in Buenos Aires next year.

South America to get first Jewish university

Argentina:

President-elect taps former min. who resigned over antisemitism

In Argentina, Milei gives top legal role to former justice minister who resigned over neo-Nazi ties.

President-elect taps former min. who resigned over antisemitism

Argentinian president-elect already planning to visit Israel

Javier Milei has announced his plans to visit Israel even before he is inaugurated as President of Argentina.

Argentinian president-elect already planning to visit Israel

Argentina:

Libertarian Javier Milei elected new president

Milei has in the past expressed support for Israel and said he would relocate the Argentinian embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Libertarian Javier Milei elected new president

US, Israeli embassies in Argentina evacuated after bomb threats

US and Israeli embassies in Argentina evacuated after both received bomb threats via email. Searches turn up nothing.

US, Israeli embassies in Argentina evacuated after bomb threats

Argentina:

Military and civilian jets to evacuate citizens from Israel

Argentina, Canada, other countries plan airlifts to help their citizens leave war-torn Israel.

Military and civilian jets to evacuate citizens from Israel






























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