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AMIA bombing victims remembered as Argentina marks 32 years without justice

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  • Argentina and its Jewish community commemorated 32 years since the deadly AMIA bombing, marking the deadliest terrorist attack in the nation's history.
  • The attack killed 85 people and wounded over 300 when a car bomb detonated outside the Jewish community center.
  • Speakers highlighted a resurgence of antisemitism globally since October 7, 2023, and called for modern anti-terrorism laws and justice for the victims.

Buenos Aires and Argentina's Jewish community gathered to mark 32 years since the devastating bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA), an attack that remains the deadliest in Argentinian history. The July 26 commemoration honored the 85 people killed and over 300 wounded when a vehicle packed with explosives detonated outside the Jewish community center.

In the past year, there have been no significant developments in the AMIA case. It’s as if it has stalled or been shelved. We oppose this stagnation by keeping our flame alive. A flame fueled by the heat of an injustice that burns us from within, but at the same time, motivates us to continue fighting.

— Osvaldo ArmozaDescribing the lack of progress in the AMIA bombing investigation and the community's continued fight for justice.

A siren at 9:53 a.m. signaled the exact moment of the bombing three decades ago, after which attendees held posters of the victims aloft. Osvaldo Armoza, president of AMIA, addressed the crowd, noting the "terrifying and alarming resurgence of antisemitism" witnessed globally since the Hamas-led attacks in Israel on October 7, 2023.

Armoza lamented the lack of significant developments in the AMIA case over the past year, describing it as "stalled or shelved." He vowed to combat this stagnation by keeping "our flame alive," fueled by the "injustice that burns us from within" and motivates the fight for justice. He urged the legislative branch to implement modern laws to combat terrorism, adapting Argentina's legal structure to contemporary demands.

You have given us an unparalleled lesson in dignity. You walk tall even though a part of your lives was buried right here under the rubble. You did not give up. You have bequeathed to us the ethical legacy of never wavering in the pursuit of what is right. Your fortitude is the main reason we are here today.

— Osvaldo ArmozaAddressing the relatives of the AMIA bombing victims during the commemoration ceremony.

He also praised the victims' families for their "unparalleled lesson in dignity" and their unwavering pursuit of what is right, stating their fortitude is the primary reason for the ongoing commemoration. Among those present were relatives of the victims, Argentinian President Javier Milei, Israeli Ambassador Eyal Sela, US Ambassador Peter Lamelas, and Jewish Agency for Israel President Doron Almog. The AMIA bombing occurred two and a half years after the bombing of the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires.

the international community has witnessed a terrifying and alarming resurgence of antisemitism.

— Osvaldo ArmozaSpeaking at the AMIA bombing commemoration, referencing global antisemitism trends.
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