Argentina

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.

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 withdraws from UNIFIL

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

In Argentina, 2023 saw significant spike in antisemitism

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

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.'

'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.

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

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.

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.

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.

1994 AMIA bombing:

Argentina seeking arrest of Iranian minister

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

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.

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.

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.

Argentina to shutter anti-discrimination office

Argentina’s Jewish umbrella group condemns Milei’s decision to shutter country’s 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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Argentina:

Three arrested on suspicion of planning terror attack

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

South America to get first Jewish university

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Argentina:

Military and civilian jets to evacuate citizens from Israel

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

Argentina: Police raid publisher distributing Nazi literature

Police in Argentina raid and close Nazi publisher following investigation spurred by Jewish group.

Argentinian national soccer team to play in Israel

Netanyahu meets FIFA Vice President, who tells him he had agreed on Messi and his teammates arriving in Israel for exhibition games.

Argentina: Leading primaries winner wants to convert to Judaism

Argentina’s shocking primary winner could become the country’s first Jewish president.

Argentina restaurant under fire for 'Nazi food items'

Fast food restaurant in Argentina pulls menu items named after Anne Frank and Adolf Hitler after criticism from Jewish community.

CAM to Argentina governor:

'Fighting against hate speech key in fight against antisemitism'

CAM honors Entre Rios Governor Gustavo Bordet for leadership in fight against antisemitism in Argentina.

AMIA bombing:

Argentina seeks arrest warrant against four Lebanese men

Federal judge in Argentina calls on Interpol to detain four Lebanese citizens over suspected role in 1994 bombing of AMIA Jewish center.

PA flag causes tension at Israel’s first U-20 World Cup game

'This is not politics, this is soccer': Police remove Colombia fans who raised Palestinian Authority flag during soccer match.

Israel looks to make history at under-20 men’s World Cup

'We came here to win the trophy,' Israeli team's midfielder says.

'Serious violations of int'l law'

Latin American countries criticize Israeli construction

Governments of Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico express concern over actions that challenge " the viability of the two-State solution".

Watch: Man jumps to his death during Argentina's World Cup rally

30 others were injured, 13 arrested for rioting, and the rally abandoned halfway due to security concerns.

Herzog to Argentine President:

'Many Israelis cheered for the Argentinian national team'

President Isaac Herzog phones President Alberto Fernández of Argentina, congratulates him on Argentina's victory at the World Cup.

Senate Committee honors victims of attacks on Jews in Argentina

Senate Foreign Relations Committee condemns 1992 and 1994 attacks, calls for terrorists responsible to be held accountable.

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Netanyahu congratulates Saudis over World Cup victory

Likud chairman speaks to Saudi blogger and Israel fan Mohammed Saud, after Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina in the World Cup.

Patagonia gets its first new synagogue in decades

Southern Argentina’s first new synagogue in over 40 years reveals a growing Argentine-Jewish community

Argentina:

National Library opens exhibit on famed writer's' love of Israel

Jorge Luis Borges’ love for Israel and Jewish culture on display at National Library of Argentina exhibit.

Argentina to Qatar:

'Arrest Iranian VP over his ties to AMIA bombing'

Argentina calls on Qatar to arrest Iranian Vice President wanted over his alleged responsibility for 1994 bombing of Jewish center.

Assassination attempt on Argentinian VP

Man arrested after attempting to gun down Argentina's former president and current vice president.

Argentina president compares COVID deaths to Holocaust - again

Jewish groups slam Argentine president for repeatedly comparing number of COVID-19 deaths to the Holocaust.

US to seize Iranian plane linked to terrorism held in Argentina

Department of Justice urges Argentina to seize Venezuelan owned Iranian airplane linked to international terrorism.

Argentina:

New record for number of athletes sent to Maccabiah

At the ‘Jewish Olympics,’ Argentine athletes made a splash playing for their country — and for many others.

Mossad probe:

Iran funded but did not aid Hezbollah attacks in Argentina

Mossad probe of attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets in Argentina finds Iran did not have an operational role on the ground.

Canadian government urged to blacklist IRGC

On anniversary of AMIA bombing, B’nai Brith Canada calls on Canadian government to list IRGC as a terrorist entity.

US antisemitism envoy travels to Argentina and Chile

Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt meets with local Jewish communities and gov officials about 'actionable strategies' to combat antisemitism.

Argentina probes Iranian-owned plane amid fears of terror plot

Argentina investigates Iranian-owned plane on suspicion of terrorism activity, stoking fear amongst Jewish groups.