Washington, D.C. – To commemorate the 31st anniversary of the bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Center and the 33rd anniversary of the bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) yesterday introduced a bipartisan Senate resolution reaffirming the United States’ commitment to justice for the victims and vigilance against the rising tide of antisemitism at home and abroad.
“The attacks in Argentina were brutal acts of terror carried out against innocent people simply because they were Jewish,” said Senator Curtis. “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.”
“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,” said Senator Rosen. “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.”
Background:
Argentina is home to the largest Jewish population in Latin America and the sixth largest in the world. In 1992, 29 people were killed and more than 200 injured when a truck bomb exploded at the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires. Two years later, on July 18, 1994, 85 people were killed and over 300 injured in the deadliest terrorist attack in Argentina’s history when a car bomb destroyed the AMIA Jewish Center.
Investigations by Argentine authorities have long concluded that Hezbollah, operating on the direction of the Iranian regime, was responsible for both attacks. In 2006, Argentine prosecutors issued formal indictments against several high-ranking Iranian officials. Despite the issuance of INTERPOL Red Notices, many suspects have traveled freely for years, evading justice.
After decades of delay, Argentina has taken significant steps forward. In April 2024, the country’s highest criminal court formally held the government of Iran responsible for the AMIA bombing, designating it a crime against humanity. In 2025, Argentina enacted Law No. 27.784, enabling trials in absentia, and subsequently issued new national and international arrest warrants—including for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Curtis-Rosen resolution recognizes these judicial advancements and urges continued action by the United States and international community to ensure accountability. It specifically calls for enforcement and extension of INTERPOL Red Notices, U.S. technical assistance to support Argentina’s investigations, and continued efforts to hold Iran responsible for its sponsorship of terrorism.
Quotes of Support:
“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, Director, The Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Affairs, AJC.
“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.” – Toby Dershowitz, Managing Director of FDD Action
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