Antisemitic incidents in Argentina rose in 2025 – report

Argentina recorded an increase in antisemitic incidents in 2025, according to a report released last week by the Delegation of Argentine Israelite Associations (DAIA).

The 2025 Annual Report on Antisemitism documented 713 antisemitic incidents, averaging nearly two per day. According to DAIA, this represents a 3.78% increase over 2024 and nearly a 20% increase over 2023. The organization said the rise is linked in part to the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Iran-backed armed groups.

According to the report, 62% of the documented incidents occurred online, with social media accounting for approximately 90% of those cases. The report cited pro-Nazi propaganda, Holocaust denial and other forms of antisemitic hate speech among the incidents recorded.

“Combating antisemitism is about more than exposing hatred. It means ensuring that the Jewish community can freely live its identity, strengthen its institutions, pass on its values, and contribute openly to a diverse, democratic, and pluralistic society,” DAIA President Mauro Berenstein said.

Argentina is home to South America's largest Jewish community, numbering about 200,000 people. While most documented incidents occurred online, the report said at least 48 antisemitic incidents took place in public spaces.

Like many countries, Argentina has experienced a rise in antisemitic incidents since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel, in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 were taken hostage. DAIA said the number of reported incidents declined following the U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire was reached in October 2025.

“These figures point to persistent challenges as well as emerging threats,” Berenstein said. “They also demonstrate that when strong institutions, responsible democratic leadership, committed communities, and a society that values coexistence come together, the spread of hatred can be contained.”

Berenstein also praised the Argentine government's efforts to combat antisemitism, describing Argentina as a country where Jews can continue to live openly as Jews.

“A thriving Jewish life does not happen by chance,” he said. “It is built through strong institutions, an engaged community, a society committed to coexistence, and the collective determination to confront hatred with education, truth, and respect.”

DAIA Executive Director Víctor Garelik also highlighted cooperation between Argentine authorities and Jewish organizations to combat antisemitism and promote education and public awareness.

“We live in a world where hate speech spreads at extraordinary speed, distorting reality and normalizing discrimination,” Garelik said.

“DAIA remains vigilant by documenting these incidents, providing reliable information, and reporting acts that threaten the security of Argentina’s Jewish community, its members, and its institutions,” he added.

Relations between Argentina and Israel have strengthened during the presidency of Javier Milei, who has expressed strong support for Israel following the Oct. 7 attack.

During a visit to Israel in April, Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the Isaac Accords, an initiative aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation. The two countries also agreed to deepen collaboration in technology, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence.

“Israel is now a leading technological power, and Argentina has the human capital and regulatory freedom to become the world’s next AI center,” Milei said in an interview with Israel's Channel 12 News. “Argentina and Israel are brothers in pain since the terror attack on the embassy in Buenos Aires,” Milei added, referring to the attacks on the Israeli Embassy and the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) in the 1990s, which Argentina has linked to Iran and Hezbollah.

Milei has also reiterated his intention to move Argentina’s embassy to Jerusalem. The two governments also announced that El Al will launch direct flights between Israel and Buenos Aires, a move Netanyahu said would further strengthen ties between the two countries.