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Latin American Jewish leaders confront antisemitism’s old roots and new forms at Buenos Aires forum

Antisemitic trends were at the center of a gathering in Buenos Aires, where more than 250 Jewish leaders and officials from 13 countries met to discuss how to combat antisemitism.

Panelists discuss the rise of antisemitism after Oct. 7 at the Latin American Forum to Combat Antisemitism, held in Buenos Aires Nov. 1, 2026. From left, Ariel Isaak of the Latin American Jewish Congress; Arezoo Hersel-Rohila of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Fernando Lottenberg of the Organi
 ‘He told me to leave him’: Former hostage Iair Horn recounts running from missiles in Gaza with brother who remains captive.

Former hostage Iair Horn declared honored guest of Buenos Aires, shares story of Gaza captivity

Aerial view of Argentina's courthouse in Buenos Aires on February 24, 2026.

Argentina removes federal judge over antisemitic remarks in historic first

Israeli Embassy in Vienna published an infographic asking for assistance in locating two Israelis last seen in Austria, August 2026.

Israeli mother, daughter's AI search history helped authorities track them down in Argentina


Iran appoints AMIA bombing suspect to National Security Council

In June 2025, Argentina’s federal judiciary ordered that 10 Iranian and Lebanese suspects accused in connection with the deadly 1994 AMIA bombing be tried in absentia, with Mohsen Rezaei among them.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (second from right) and IRGC commander General Mohsen Rezaie (left) stand together during a ceremony in Tehran, Iran, July 3, 2026.

AMIA bombing victims remembered as Argentina marks 32 years without justice

The attack killed 85 people and wounded over 300 when a vehicle packed with explosives was detonated outside the Jewish community center.

The AMIA building, the Argentinian and Israeli flags woven with names of all the victims of the 1994 bombing.

Grapevine, June 24, 2026: Reliving the nightmare - opinion

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog meet with residents of the northern moshav of Netu’a, northern Israel, June 10, 2026.

Milei praises ‘Judeo-Christian values’ at Chabad event as Argentina courts European Jews

Milei has long studied Judaism and has said he wants to convert after leaving office but sees Jewish practice, including the observance of Shabbat, as incompatible with the presidency.

Argentina's president, Javier Milei, greets attendees at a major Chabad event in Buenos Aires, June 8, 2026.

Argentine official who investigated death of AMIA prosecutor charged with covering up evidence

The death of Alberto Nisman, who was investigating the 1994 bombing on a Buenos Aires Jewish center, has roiled Argentine politics for a decade.

Argentine prosecutor Viviana Fein arrives at the apartment where prosecutor Alberto Nisman was found dead, in Buenos Aires, Jan 19, 2015.

Israel’s biggest diplomatic win since the Abraham Accords came from Milei’s Argentina

Israel and Argentina launch the Isaac Accords, aiming to reshape alliances and expand normalization into Latin America

Openly discussing his personal affinity for Judaism, Argentina’s President Javier Milei says that he intends to convert to Judaism after leaving office.
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El Al opened sales for flights to Argentina

The airline announced that sales for its two new routes – Seoul and Buenos Aires – have opened. How much will you pay for a flight lasting more than 16 hours?

El Al opened sales for flights to Argentina

Jewish library, Chabad center attacked in Argentina suburb

Authorities in Buenos Aires are investigating after attacks on a Jewish library and Chabad center in La Plata raised concerns over rising antisemitism.

The Max Nordau Library in La Plata, Argentina was hit with a Molotov cocktail on Thursday night, the library's board of directors reported.

Editor's Notes: Milei’s torch should push Israel to think about its extra nine million

A country that was built to gather exiles should be better at recognizing the people standing near the edge of the camp, waiting to see whether anyone inside is ready to speak to them.

ARGENTINIAN PRESIDENT Javier Milei sings during an Independence Day ceremony this week in Jerusalem. His grandfather found out he was Jewish a short time before he passed away.

How Milei brought Judeo-Christian civilization home to Jerusalem - comment

Argentina's President Javier Milei, inspired by Jewish tradition, signs the Isaac Accords with Israel, marking a new chapter for freedom and democracy in the Western Hemisphere.

President of Argentina Javier Milei at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel. April 19, 2026.