U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) have introduced a bipartisan Senate resolution to mark the anniversaries of two major terrorist attacks in Argentina: the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires and the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Center. The resolution reaffirms U.S. support for justice for victims and highlights concerns about rising antisemitism globally.
Senator Curtis stated, “The attacks in Argentina were brutal acts of terror carried out against innocent people simply because they were Jewish. Thirty years later, we are still seeing violence driven by the same hatred—from Buenos Aires to Boulder to Washington, D.C. Whether it’s the Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh, the murder of a Jewish woman at a peace event in Colorado, or the recent killing of two Israelis outside a Jewish gathering in our nation’s capital, we are witnessing an alarming rise in antisemitism in our time. These tragedies must not be ignored—and they must not go unanswered.”
Senator Rosen added, “Decades after the devastating attacks on Jewish centers in Argentina, we are sadly reminded of how little has changed. People continue to be targeted and attacked for simply being Jewish all around the world – at a Jewish Center in Buenos Aires, a demonstration in Colorado, a Synagogue in Texas, and even a museum just blocks from the U.S. Capitol. We have a responsibility to come together and fight back against these acts of hate. That’s why Senator Curtis and I are introducing a resolution to honor the victims of these horrific attacks, and reaffirm our commitment to tackling antisemitism wherever we see it.”
Argentina hosts Latin America’s largest Jewish community and ranks sixth worldwide by population size. The 1992 embassy bombing killed 29 people; two years later, 85 died when AMIA was bombed—the deadliest such attack in Argentina’s history.
Argentine investigations have concluded that Hezbollah operatives directed by Iran orchestrated both attacks. In 2006, indictments were issued against several senior Iranian officials; however, despite INTERPOL Red Notices being put into effect, many suspects have continued to travel internationally without facing justice.
Recent developments include Argentina’s highest criminal court holding Iran responsible for the AMIA attack—classifying it as a crime against humanity—in April 2024. In 2025, new legislation enabled trials even if suspects are absent and led to additional arrest warrants targeting figures such as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Senate resolution recognizes these judicial steps forward while calling for further action by both U.S. authorities and international partners: enforcing INTERPOL notices more rigorously, providing technical support for Argentine investigations, and maintaining pressure on Iran regarding its alleged sponsorship of terrorism.
Dina Siegel Vann from AJC commented: “This week, Argentine and Jewish communities worldwide mark the 31st anniversary of the bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) building in Buenos Aires, the deadliest antisemitic attack since the Holocaust until Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attack on Israel. For over three decades, American Jewish Committee (AJC) has persistently advocated for justice, urging Argentina to hold those responsible accountable. The AMIA bombing, carried out by Hezbollah operatives, is a reminder of the global threat posed by the Iranian regime and its proxies. We commend Senator Curtis (R-UT) and Senator Rosen (D-NV) for their leadership and steadfast commitment to advancing truth and justice, and for sustaining awareness of the Iranian regime’s continuous destabilizing activities around the world. Let this anniversary renew our commitment to ensure the victims are never forgotten, that justice is ultimately served, and that dangerous proxies can no longer sow terror across the globe,” said Dina Siegel Vann.
Toby Dershowitz from FDD Action stated: “While the deadliest attack in Argentina’s history happened some three decades ago, the perpetrators- the Islamic Republic of Iran – continues to engage in terrorism not only in the Western Hemisphere but around the globe. The annual resolution marking the bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center matters not only so that we remember its victims and their families but so that we take action to ensure those in Iran who plotted the attack, some of whom have positions of authority till this day, remain on INTERPOL’s red notice list and are held to account in other ways, no matter how much time has passed. FDD Action is grateful for Congress’ leadership on this important bipartisan resolution.”
