Memorial for Jewish Community of Argentina that was attacked 25 years ago in the UN- Sponsored by Mission of Argentina to the UN, the AMIA, and WJC

This year, we mark the 25^th anniversary of the horrific attack on the Jewish community organization of Argentina, the AMIA, in Buenos Aires. As you know, it was the deadliest attack on Argentina’s Jewish community to date, occurring on July 18, 1994, with 85 people murdered and hundreds injured.

Over the years, the perpetrators of this vicious crime have never been brought to justice. This case  has been dogged by unresolved questions and by accusations of ineptitude and cover-ups on the part of authorities.  On 25 October 2006, Argentine prosecutors Alberto Nisman and Marcelo Martínez Burgos formally accused the government of Iran of directing the bombing, and the Hezbollah militia of carrying it out.

In 2015 Alberto Nisman filed a 300-page document accusing the government of covering up Iran's role in the incident. Alberto  Nisman was murdered hours before he was due to testify, and those responsible for the terrorist attack on the Jewish community center still remain at large. This, despite the fact that INTERPOL has issued Red Notices, which are international wanted persons notices, for the suspects.  

We will remember the Jewish community members who were the victims of this horrendous terrorist attack on the AMIA on Monday, June 24^th, at 12:00 noon at a special ceremony co-sponsored by the Argentinian Mission to the UN and the World Jewish Congress. It will take place in the UN, in the Trusteeship Council Chamber.

Thank you,

Betty Ehrenberg

Executive Director

WJC North America