Historic tribute in the Israeli Parliament to the victims of AMIA

On a day filled with emotion and political significance, the Israeli Knesset held an unprecedented event to remember the victims of the attack on the AMIA headquarters in Buenos Aires this Monday, 31 years after the attack carried out by the Iranian regime through Hezbollah.

The event was promoted by the Argentine ambassador to Israel, Axel Wahnish, who highlighted the historical importance of the occasion. He also emphasized the direct link between the terrorism that struck Argentina in 1994 and the current threats facing Israel.

"Some told me 'don't mix the cases,' but it's not mixing: it's exactly the same. They're the same enemies, and it's the same pain," he stated. "This isn't a regional fight. It's a global struggle between life and death, between truth and terror."

Wahnish dedicated a central part of his speech to highlighting the stance taken by President Javier Milei on the international stage. "While much of the world remains silent in the face of Iranian terrorism, our president has bravely chosen to stand on the right side of history. Today, Javier Milei is a figure of moral leadership in the Western world", he asserted.

The ambassador also praised the recent approval in Argentina of the law that allows trials in absentia for terrorism cases. He described it as "a turning point after decades of impunity."

For Wahnish, this represents a change of era: "Argentina has gone from making deals with those responsible for the attack to aligning itself with those who defend life and freedom".

Together with Wahnish, Knesset President Amir Ohana, Deputy Erez Malul, AMIA President Mario Sogol, attack survivor Javier Waldman, and Israel's Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber participated in the event.

Latin American ambassadors and representatives of the Argentine community in Israel were also present.

Ohana did not hesitate to call Milei "the best friend Israel has ever had in the history of Argentina", and recalled his recent visit to Buenos Aires.

Meanwhile, Erez Malul highlighted the resilience of the Argentine Jewish community: "Those who attacked AMIA wanted to destroy, but they were wrong. The Argentine people rose up, rebuilt, and continue to be an example of dignity."

The event concluded with a prayer by Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber and a call not to forget the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas. "As long as they're held captive, we can't feel completely free," he said. The message was clear: the memory of the past and the tragedies of the present are united by the same fight for justice and truth.