Argentina

Anti-Semitic attack on Buenos Aires synagogue

Man attacks worshipers at Argentina synagogue during Shabbat services with sharp object, throws stones at congregants.

Argentina Chief Rabbi makes first public appearance since attack

Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich meets Jewish Agency head Yitzhak Herzog in first public appearance since he was beaten in his home last month.

Iranians caught with fake Israeli passports

Argentina arrests Iranians who entered on stolen, poorly doctored, passports.

Suspects arrested in attack on Argentina's Chief Rabbi

Police arrest two suspects in last month’s attack and robbery of Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich. Incident appears to be of a criminal background.

Argentina: Guns seized from family which threatened Jews

Argentinian authorities seize guns from home of neo-Nazi father and son who threatened Jewish institution.

Memorial to AMIA bombing defaced

Buenos Aires subway featuring tribute to victims of 1994 bombing vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti.

Argentina's Chief Rabbi recalls the attack

Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich recalls difficult moments he experienced when he was attacked last week.

Argentina's Chief Rabbi released home

One week after being attacked and hospitalized with severe injuries, Rabbi Gavriel Davidovich released from hospital.

Condition of Argentina's chief rabbi improves

Rabbi Davidovich thanks hospital staff, media, and everyone praying for him.

Judge found guilty of cover-up in 1994 AMIA bombing

Former Argentinian judge and intelligence chief found guilty of cover-up in bombing of Jewish center. Former president acquitted.

'I begged them to let me breathe'

Chief Rabbi of Argentina recalls brutal attack during home invasion. 'They covered my face and kicked me and I lost consciousness.'

Argentina: Jewish cemetery vandalized

On day of attack on Argentina's chief rabbi, nine gravestones found vandalized in Jewish cemetery.

Netanyahu wishes Argentina's Chief Rabbi a speedy recovery

"These wicked criminals should be found as soon as possible," PM Netanyahu tells Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich.

'Attacked Rabbi is showing resilience'

Jewish Agency head Yitzhak Herzog says Argentina must catch 'villains' who seriously injured country's chief rabbi in anti-Semitic attack.

President Rivlin speaks with Argentina Chief Rabbi after attack

Israeli President tells Chief Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich Israel will "do everything necessary to protect Jews' following anti-Semitic attack.

Bennett: Our enemies must know that Jewish blood isn't cheap

Education Minister calls for 'action' following violent attack on Chief Rabbi of Argentina.

Argentina's Chief Rabbi in serious condition after attack

Unknown assailants attack Chief Rabbi of Argentina and his wife at their home in Buenos Aires.

Dog receives cash reward for finding bodies of Israeli sisters

German shepherd which located remains of missing Israeli sisters in Argentina gets cash reward from the family.

Bodies of Israeli women missing in Argentina found

Bodies of Pyrhia Sarusi and Lily Pereg located in a property belonging to Gil Pereg, Sarusi’s son, who was arrested on suspicion of murder.

2 Israeli sisters missing in Argentina

Search underway for sisters, ages 54 and 62, reported missing in Mendoza province.

Argentine minister investigated for deal with Iran passes away

Former Argentinian Foreign Minister Hector Timerman passed away at 65 after a battle with cancer.

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Punishment for broadcasting 'misogyny': Host feminists in studio

Morning radio DJ accused of 'misogyny' to host 1 feminist a week who will speak 10 minutes while he isn't allowed to interrupt or criticize.

Wife of late Jewish center prosecutor leaves probe over threats

Wife of Alberto Nisman, murdered prosecutor who had been investigating bombing of Argentinean Jewish center, leaves probe amid threats.

Jared Kushner pays tribute to victims of Jewish center bombing

During visit to Buenos Aires for G20, Kushner pays tribute to victims of suicide bombing attack that killed 85 at Jewish center.

Argentina: Soccer fans chant ‘killing the Jews to make soap’

Home-team fans chant about 'killing the Jews to make soap' during match with team associated with Jews, riot when the visitors win.

Argentina arrests two men with links to Hezbollah

Two Argentine citizens with suspected links to Hezbollah arrested ahead of G20 summit due to take place at the end of the month.

Roger Waters faces protests in Argentina

Argentinian Jewish organizations slam Pink Floyd singer Roger Waters over BDS support during his Latin America tour.

Sabbath-observant soccer fans travel to Spain to watch match

Group of Argentinian Jewish soccer fans fly to Spain for final match - only to find game has been delayed due to weather.

Anti-Semitism tops Buenos Aires discrimination complaint list

Attacks against Jewish community made up 24 percent of 215 complaints in 2017, up from 22 percent of 210 cases previous year.

Thousands of documents show how Argentina supported the Nazis

Excerpts from tens of thousands of documents on World War II shed light on Nazi influence on Argentina and Nazi war criminals who hid there.

Argentina’s Parliament honors citizens who fought Nazis

The 17 remaining survivors of the original 5,000 volunteers received the tribute and a certificate during last week’s ceremony.

Argentina’s Parliament honors citizens who fought Nazis

17 remaining survivors of original 5,000 receive tribute and certificate during last week’s ceremony in Argentine Chamber of Deputies.

Online hate fueling surge in anti-Semitic incidents in Argentina

Number of anti-Semitic incidents in Argentina rose by 14% in 2017, fueled largely by online acts of hate.

Argentinian soccer star scrambles to stay in Israel

Argentinian soccer player living in Israel for a decade loses contract - and faces deportation - but hopes to stay in country.

Argentine police search homes of ex-president Kirchner

Police raid homes of Argentinian former president accused of covering up bombing of Jewish community center.

Argentine policewoman promoted after nursing malnourished baby

Policewoman hears baby crying and realizes she is malnourished and separated from her mother. Without hesitating, she nurses the baby.

Planes in South America forced to land over bomb threats

Four passenger planes make emergency landings in Chile, Peru and Argentina over bomb threats. No injuries reported.

Argentina: Former president slams 'judicial persecution'

Former Argentine Pres. Kirchner says anti-corruption probe is an attempt to keep her out of upcoming elections.

Argentina blames Gaza violence on Hamas

Expresses 'deep concern' over violence 'caused by launch of rockets towards Israel.'

Argentina braces for crucial abortion vote

Argentina allows abortion - but activists want to loosen the laws. Will they succeed?

Unprecedented: Argentina freezes Hezbollah assets

Argentina freezes assets of suspected Hezbollah fundraising network.

Argentina urges Russia to arrest Iran official over 1994 bombing

Argentina requests Russia arrest, extradite former Iranian Foreign Minister for his role in bombing of Jewish center.

Argentina asks Russia to arrest Khamenei adviser

Argentine federal judge investigating 1994 AMIA bombing asks Russia to arrest Ali Akbar Velayati, suspected of involvement in the attack.

‘Jewish rugby team’ in Argentina wins 4th straight title

Identified as 'Jewish rugby team' among national rugby clubs, Hindu Club rugby fans display Israeli flags during some matches.

Internal Security Minister to Legal Advisor: Investigate Rajoub

Erdan details Rajoub's activity to prevent soccer match between Israel and Argentina, adding quotes including incitement to attacks.

Israeli embassy wishes Argentina soccer team success

Israeli embassy in Argentina creates video in support of country’s national soccer team.

Argentine, global Jewish groups decry soccer match cancellation

Argentina’s Jewish political umbrella DAIA says national soccer team 'capitulated' to terrorists in cancelling game in Israel.

Abbas thanks Argentina for cancelling soccer game

PA chairman welcomes efforts to prevent Israel from "harming the status of Jerusalem".

1 billion Muslims matter more than 17 million Jews

Serial cancellation? Argentinian team nixed meeting with Pope

Even before cancellation of friendly match with Israel, Argentinian national team cancelled preplanned meeting with Pope, born in Argentina.

Hamas welcomes cancellation of Argentina-Israel soccer game

Hamas praises Argentina’s national soccer team for cancelling friendly match with Israel, calls for Israel's "true image" to be exposed.

Italy's Vice Premier: Hatred should not block a sporting event

Italy’s Vice Premier and Interior Minister expresses solidarity with Israel after Argentina-Israel friendly match is cancelled.

'It's not BDS - it's terror'

Sports Minister emphasizes that Argentinian team's cancellation of friendly game came amid terror threats against its players.

Kara learns lesson: 'I won't touch Eurovision'

Following cancellation of Israel-Argentina game, Communication Minister careful not to intervene in Eurovision lest it lead to cancellation.

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Left celebrates cancellation of soccer match

Opposition takes advantage of match cancellation against Argentina. Football Assoc.: 'We'll act harshly against Palestinian incitement.'

'The Israel-hating, anti-Semitic terror supporters won'

Defense Minister slams decision by Argentinian soccer team to nix game in Israel, vows that Israel won't give in 'to anti-Semites'.

Argentine FM: The players didn't want to play in Israel

Argentine Foreign Minister says players of national soccer team did not want to play in Israel but does not confirm game was cancelled.

Argentina-Israel friendly soccer match cancelled

Following Palestinian Arab pressure, friendly match between Argentina and Israel’s soccer teams cancelled.

Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman was murdered, court confirms

Argentinian Jewish man who served as special prosecutor in investigation of bombing of Jewish center was murdered, appeals court confirms.

Argentinian teacher taught anti-Semitic canards, praised Hitler

Catholic high school history teacher in Buenos Aires caught on camera telling students Hitler 'did good things'.