AMIA bombing

Iran appoints US-sanctioned general wanted for role in AMIA bombing as new IRGC deputy

The US sanctioned Vahidi for his role as then-interior minister in clamping down on the protests after Mahsa Amini's death in 2022. He was also head of the Quds Force in 1994 during the AMIA attack.

Brig.-Gen. Amir Vahidi, the new IRGC deputy commander-in-chief.
Argentina's President Javier Milei addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2025.

Milei to UN: Free Gaza hostages now, remember AMIA and embassy bombings

 Rescue workers search for survivors and victims in the rubble left after a powerful car bomb destroyed the Buenos Aires headquarters of the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA), in this July 18, 1994.

On this day in history: Hezbollah terror cell bombs AMIA building in Buenos Aires, Argentina

 People hold pictures of victims during a ceremony to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1994 AMIA Jewish center bombing attack, Buenos Aires, July 18, 2024.

Argentine judge orders AMIA bombing suspects tried in absentia


Musical Kaddish to be performed for AMIA Jewish center bombing victims

“The Colon theatre opens its doors to receive the most breathtaking show of recent times,” reads the official webpage of the opera house.

RESCUE WORKERS search for survivors and victims in the rubble left after a powerful car bomb destroyed the Buenos Aires headquarters of the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA), in this July 18, 1994 photo

Ex-Argentine president involved in JCC bombing running in elections -report

Kirchner has been indicted over accusations that she covered up the alleged involvement of senior Iranian officials in the 1994 bombing of a Buenos Aires Jewish center.

Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is suspected of covering up Iran's role in the AMIA bombing of 1994

AMIA victims cry out for justice

Immediately after the bombing, I traveled to Argentina and met with Menem privately. I became convinced that he was participating in a cover-up.

DATE IMPORTED: July 18, 2013 Thousands of people hold up signs reading, "Justice" as they gather to commemorate the 19th anniversary of the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish community center in Buenos Aires July 18, 2013.

Kirchner to go on trial for allegedly covering up AMIA Jewish center bombing

The attack on the AMIA center killed 85 and left hundreds wounded. Iran has denied any involvement.

Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is suspected of covering up Iran's role in the AMIA bombing of 1994

Ex-Interpol chief: Argentina's Fernandez didn't try to clear Iranian bombers

Former Interpol chief Ronald Noble wants to testify that the government of former President Cristina Fernandez did not ask to have the arrest warrants lifted as part of a "memorandum" with Iran.

Interpol Secretary General Ronald Noble attends a news conference at the Interpol headquarters.

Report to reveal prosecutor in investigation into bombing of Jewish center was murdered

Alberto Nisman was found dead two years ago before he was supposed to present a report on the 1992 AMIA Jewish center bombing to Argentine lawmakers.

Alberto Nisman

Latin American allies

Netanyahu's trip echoes his African voyage last summer, trying to strengthen ties with a continent with whom relations haven't been at the top of Israel's list.

PM Netanyahu boards a plane 311 (R)

Mike Pence commemorates Holocaust, terrorism victims in Argentina

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the 1992 bombing at the Israeli Embassy in the Argentine capital, which was followed two years later by the AMIA Jewish center bombing.

Vice President Mike Pence, left, with Argentine Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Metropolitan cathedral in Buenos Aires.

Argentinians in Israel call for justice for 1994 Buenos Aires bombing

Birthright holds ceremony in Tel Aviv to mark 23 years since deadly attack on Jewish center.

AMIA remembrance ceremony, July 2017

New DNA from Argentina Jewish center bombing points to suicide attack

The discovery was announced two weeks before the 23rd anniversary of the AMIA bombing that also injured hundreds.

Rescue workers search for survivors and victims in the rubble left after a powerful car bomb destroyed the Buenos Aires headquarters of the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA), in this July 18, 1994 file photo