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The stories of Jewish cowboys, or gauchos, like J. Sandler (inset, in a photo take in 1909) are preserved at the Museo Villa Dominguez in Argentina's Entre Ríos province, in an undated photo. (Alicia Segal, courtesy of AMIA; Museo Villa Dominguez)
October 20, 2026, 9:54 pm
Museum for Argentine Jewish ranchers stays open despite leadership feud
Convoluted hybrid arrangement between local government and Jewish community created tension when images of damage to complex spread online, led to municipal director quitting
By Juan Melamed
People hold pictures of victims during a ceremony to commemorate the 31st anniversary the AMIA bombing attack which left 85 dead and more than 300 wounded, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on July 18, 2025. (Luis ROBAYO / AFP)
September 22, 2026, 12:34 pm
Argentine judge charges 7 Iranians, 1 Lebanese over 1994 AMIA Jewish center bombing
Iranian defendants held high-ranking government positions, while Lebanese suspect was Hezbollah member; the charges, made in absentia, may lead to trial over attack that killed 85
By AFP
Visual arts teacher Ariel Bassano speaks in front of a painting identified as "Portrait of a Lady," stolen by the Nazis from a Dutch Jewish art collector, as it is displayed at the Public Prosecutor's Office in Mar del Plata, Argentina, on September 3, 2025. (AFP)
September 4, 2026, 8:51 pm
Argentina ordered to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish Dutch collector’s heir
Patricia Kadgien, whose father was high-ranking Nazi Friedrich Kadgien, agrees to return the painting to sole heir, Marei von Saher, and give some $3,200 to local hospitals
By Federico Bruno
Screen grab from the official boradcast shows Argentina’s President Javier Milei Addressing the Nation from Casa Rosada Presidential Palace in Buenos Aires on September 3, 2026. (Handout/Argentina’s Presidency Press Office/AFP)
September 4, 2026, 8:50 pm
Israeli investors in crosshairs of Argentina’s Milei over Falklands oil project
Argentina’s president pushes for sanctions on several Israeli-linked companies that are drilling offshore in British-controlled Islands claimed by Buenos Aires
By Stephanie Kelly and Jonathan Saul
Argentina's President Javier Milei sings on stage during a recorded rehearsal for the upcoming Israel Independence Day ceremony in Jerusalem, April 19, 2026. (AP/Ohad Zwigenberg)
August 25, 2026, 2:06 pm
Why Israel is having a moment in Latin America — and what might make it last
Jerusalem is being embraced by right-wing Latino leaders eager to follow the White House’s example, cater to evangelical voters and benefit from Israeli technology. The challenge is to ensure the new warmth is sustained
By Ben Sales
View of the Supreme Court building in Buenos Aires, on May 15, 2022. (Luis ROBAYO / AFP)
August 21, 2026, 6:42 pm
In historic first, Argentine judge defrocked over antisemitic social media posts
Jury of Impeachment removes judge who called Jews ‘a brood of vipers,’ branded Israel a ‘fictitious state’ and used ‘Zionist’ and ‘gay’ as insults
By Juan Melamed
An undated photo showing Mali (left) and Liel Yahalomi, an Israeli mother and daughter who went missing in Vienna on August 7, 2026, and were found alive and well in Argentina on August 14, 2026. (Israel's Embassy in Austria)
August 16, 2026, 2:24 am
Police issued gag order on Mali and Liel Yahalomi case so they wouldn’t change their plans
Reports say mother and daughter asked Google’s Gemini how to leave Israel quietly, police used chatbot history to find them; two were planning on obtaining fake IDs
By Zev Stub
Mohsen Rezaei, former commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, who was named on August 9, 2026, as the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, attends a ceremony at Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's shrine in southern Tehran, on June 4, 2026. (Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)
August 10, 2026, 4:07 am
Iran names new security chief who’s wanted by Interpol in connection with deadly AMIA bombing
Mohsen Rezaei, ex-IRGC chief, sought by Argentina for alleged role in 1994 attack on Jewish center that killed 85; he’s 2nd to lead Supreme National Security Council since Israel killed Larijani in March
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Melanie Koloditzky at work, 2026 (Courtesy)
July 25, 2026, 7:18 am
Melanie Koloditzky: The breast-milk jewelry maker
In this week’s Peoples of Israel, we meet a woman who blends art and science to preserve a fleeting chapter of life
By Sarah Tuttle-Singer
Spain’s team captain Rodri lifts the trophy after Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersey, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
July 20, 2026, 3:52 am
Spain beats defending champion Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup
Spanish national squad wins global tournament for a second time, with Argentine soccer legend Messi leaving the field in tears as he likely plays his last ever World Cup game
By Tim Reynolds
This combination of file photos created on July 16, 2026, shows Spain’s forward #19 Lamine Yamal in Arlington on July 14, 2026 (L); and Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. (Charly Triballeau and Roberto Schmidt/AFP)
July 18, 2026, 1:54 am
Argentina vs Spain World Cup final becomes a proxy for the Israel-Palestinian conflict
Online fans cast Sunday’s match as a highly symbolic contest due to the opposing views on Israel in Madrid and Buenos Aires; some posts criticizing Messi ‘invoke antisemitic conspiracy theories’
By Juan Melamed and Joseph Strauss
The New York City skyline is seen through a cover of wildfire smoke, in Jersey City, New Jersey, July 17, 2026. (AP/Ryan Murphy)
July 17, 2026, 11:23 pm
Forecast unclear: Will wildfire smoke cloud the World Cup final in New Jersey?
Experts say smoke from wildfires attacks every system in body, kills tens of thousands every year; Spain sparks alarm after team practices outside in hazardous conditions
By STEPHEN WHYNO
Argentina players toss teammate Lionel Messi into the air as they celebrate after winning the World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Egypt in Atlanta, Georgia, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
July 7, 2026, 11:57 pm
Messi leads Argentina in stunning late 3-2 comeback to oust Egypt from World Cup
Defending champions trailed 2-0 before turning tide in last 11 minutes to claim spot in quarterfinals; Egypt’s coach accuses referee of ‘injustice,’ blasts noon start time
By Agencies
A fan carries a giant banner depicting Lionel Messi as Argentina fans gather to celebrate and show support for their team at a beachfront park in Miami Beach, Florida, July 2, 2026, one day ahead of Argentina's World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Cape Verde. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
July 7, 2026, 6:37 pm
How a Jewish superfan designed Argentinian soccer team’s iconic crest 50 years ago
Star player Messi, who has visited the Jewish state, wore the uniform when inspiring Argentina’s epic comeback in the World Cup Round of 16 game against Egypt on Tuesday
By Juan Melamed
Argentina's president, Javier Milei, right, greets attendees at a major Chabad event in Buenos Aires, June 8, 2026. (Nicolas Kremenchusky for Chabad Lubavitch Argentina via JTA)
June 10, 2026, 7:02 pm
Courting European Jews, Javier Milei praises ‘Judeo-Christian values’ at Chabad event
Argentine president links Judaism to capitalism at Monday memorial for Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, as country presents itself as destination for those fleeing rising antisemitism
By Juan Melamed
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