# Understanding Senate Resolution 307: Remembering Two Terrorist Attacks in Argentina

This resolution is Congress's way of officially remembering two deadly bombings that happened in Buenos Aires, Argentina—one in 1992 and another in 1994. Both attacks targeted Israeli institutions and killed many people. The resolution doesn't create new laws or change government policy; instead, it's a formal statement expressing that Congress remembers these victims and supports efforts to bring those responsible to justice.

The first bombing destroyed the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires on March 17, 1992, killing 29 people and injuring over 200. The second attack hit the Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association building on July 18, 1994, killing 85 people and injuring hundreds more. These were among the deadliest terrorist attacks in Argentine history. The resolution acknowledges that these attacks remain unsolved in many ways, and it reaffirms Congress's commitment to supporting justice for the victims and their families.

For most Americans, this resolution won't directly affect their daily lives. It's primarily symbolic—a statement of values and solidarity rather than a law that changes anything. However, it does signal Congress's position on international terrorism and its support for pursuing accountability for these crimes. If you have family connections to Argentina or these events, or if you care about how the U.S. government responds to terrorism internationally, this resolution represents an official acknowledgment and commitment to remembering these attacks and supporting justice efforts.

A resolution remembering the 31st anniversary of the bombing of the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires on March 17, 1992, and the 29th anniversary of the bombing of the Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association building in Buenos Aires on July 18, 1994, and recommitting to efforts to uphold justice for the victims of the attacks.

Rubio, Marco

This resolution reiterates its strongest condemnation of the 1992 attack on the Israeli Embassy in Argentina and the 1994 attack on the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires. The resolution also honors the victims of the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Argentina and the 1994 AMIA bombing, and expresses its sympathy to the relatives of the victims, who are still waiting for justice. Finally, the resolution underscores the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, decades-long delay in resolving the 1992 and 1994 terrorist attacks in Argentina, and urges the President of the United States to offer technical assistance to the Argentinian government to support the ongoing investigations.