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Juan Melamed (JTA)

The iconic crest worn by Lionel Messi and Argentina's national football team
July 9, 2026, 10:11 am
Iconic crest worn by Argentina’s football team was designed by a Jewish superfan
Norberto 'Toto' Rud didn’t live to see his beloved Argentina win its third World Cup title. Now it’s vying for a fourth
By Juan Melamed (JTA)
Names of those killed in the 1994 attack on the AMIA Jewish center, which left 85 dead and 300 injured, mark the front of the AMIA Center in Argentina. (Juan Melamed)
April 2, 2026, 10:47 am
Argentina designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organisation
The move was quickly praised by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar
By Juan Melamed (JTA)
The Argentinian flag flies in Buenos Aires, 10 Feb., 2006. (Ken Walker/Wikimedia Commons)
January 21, 2026, 2:58 pm
Argentina’s chief Sephardic rabbi reaffirms century-old ban on local conversions, sparking backlash
Orthodox leaders say conversions must be finalised in Israel, while non-Orthodox rabbis call the move outdated and unfair
By Juan Melamed (JTA)
The aftermath of the AMIA bombing
June 27, 2025, 9:57 am
Argentine judge orders AMIA bombing suspects tried in absentia
A new law enables the trials of 10 Iranian and Lebanese suspects, 31 years after the deadly attack
By Juan Melamed (JTA)
President Javier Milei
July 15, 2024, 10:59 am
Argentina declares Hamas a terrorist organisation
Jewish groups including World Jewish Congress and the Latin American Jewish Congress are hosting an anti-terrorism summit in Buenos Aires on Wednesday
By Juan Melamed (JTA)
Israel's under-20 men's soccer teams celebrates winning third place at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in La Plata, Argentina, June 11, 2023. (Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
April 15, 2024, 10:40 am
Israel signs agreement with South American soccer federation, paving way for elite international competition
“This is a particularly exciting, historic moment, an international breakthrough for the Football Association,” Israel's Football Association chairman said.
By Juan Melamed (JTA)
A man prays in front of the AMIA Jewish center during the commemoration of the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist bombing in Buenos Aires, July 18, 2017. (AFP/Juan Mabromata / Getty Images)
April 15, 2024, 10:35 am
In landmark ruling, Argentine court says Iran and Hezbollah were responsible for 1994 Jewish centre bombing
The bombing was, at the time, the deadliest single attack on Jews since the Holocaust. It came two years after a bombing at the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires killed 29.
By Juan Melamed (JTA)
Hamza Shibli, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring against Brazil in a FIFA U-20 World Cup match in Estadio San Juan in San Juan, Argentina, June 3, 2023. (Marcelo Endelli/FIFA via Getty Images)
June 5, 2023, 10:24 am
Israel beat Brazil to keep Under-20 football World Cup dreams alive
The tournament was originally slated to be played in Indonesia but was moved to Argentina after Indonesia protested Israel’s inclusion in the competition.
By Juan Melamed (JTA)
Jewish fans cheer on Israel's under-20 soccer team at the Diego Maradona Stadium in La Plata, Argentina, May 21, 2023. (Fede Peretti/ Israel Football Association)
May 23, 2023, 8:19 am
Palestinian flag causes tension at Israel’s first U-20 World Cup game
Israel supporters in the stands began shouting at the flag bearer, saying 'This is not politics, this is soccer.'
By Juan Melamed (JTA)
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