News of jewish community

Argentina tightens border after tip-off warns of bomb attack on Jewish community

15-11-2020 10:34 Security Ministry opens probe after anonymous tipster warns Embassy in London that explosive material is due to cross border with Paraguay “for a bomb in Argentina with a Jewish objective.”

EDITORIAL

No immunity from impunity

18-07-2020 09:10 The bloodiest attack against the Jewish Diaspora anywhere in the world since the Shoah, the AMIA massacre still marks this city’s biggest loss of life in a single day.

NISMAN: 5 YEARS ON

Alberto Nisman march to take place in Plaza Vaticano

18-01-2020 09:54 Host of local politicians are expected to attend the event, which will have a sharp anti-Kirchnerite tone. DAIA Jewish organisation will hold a separate ceremony of remembrance, as will family.

DEATH OF ALBERTO NISMAN

Rabbani, Iranian accused in AMIA bombing probe, wades into Nisman debate

10-01-2020 16:48 Moshen Rabbani, former cultural attaché to Islamic Republic's Embassy in Buenos Aires, suggests AMIA special prosecutor was murdered and denies claims he masterminded AMIA bombing.

EUROPE

132,000 descendants of Spain's exiled Jews apply for nationality

03-10-2019 09:28 Numbers include some 4,000 Argentines, who are joining other descendants in taking advantage of a limited-term offer of Spanish nationality.

MIKE POMPEO VISIT

Pompeo offers US$7M reward for info on alleged AMIA attack mastermind

19-07-2019 14:42 US Secretary of State announces targeted sanctions against Hezbollah operative Salman Raouf Salman, who allegedly “served as the on the ground coordinator for the AMIA bombing,” during visit to Buenos Aires for terrorism conference.

by Jonah Shrock

AMIA BOMBING

'Everything shook': Painful memories as thousands gather to remember AMIA bombing

18-07-2019 17:44 A quarter century on, huge crowds turn out to preserve the memories of the victims of the attack and to demand an end to impunity.

by Jonah Shrock

AMIA BOMBING

Remembrance and renewed calls for justice as Argentina remembers AMIA victims

18-07-2019 15:19 Government officials attend commemorative event in capital as AMIA's acting president reiterates demand that those who carried out attack be brought to justice.

by Lucas Robinson

AMIA BOMBING

Victims of 1994 AMIA bombing still waiting for justice, 25 years on

18-07-2019 08:35 The 25th anniversary of the infamous bombing attack on the AMIA Jewish community centre arrives today – but the relatives of victims are still waiting for justice.