Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Israel Blames Iran for 1994 AMIA Attack Ahead of World Cup Final
Israel shared a post on X to remember the 85 people who died in the 1994 AMIA bombing in Argentina.
The post was shared just before the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.
It said that while people are excited about the football match, 85 Argentine voices will be missing because of the terrorist attack.
Israel blamed Iran and Hezbollah for the attack.
The post showed an image of empty seats to represent the victims and said we should always stand against terror.
Israel's official X account shared a post remembering the 85 victims of the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires.
The post connected the World Cup final excitement with the memory of the attack, stating 85 Argentine voices will be missing.
Israel blamed the Iranian regime and Hezbollah for planning and carrying out the attack.
The post included an image of 85 empty seats among Argentina supporters to symbolize the victims.
The AMIA bombing remains one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Argentina's history, with investigations continuing for decades.
- Who
- Israel's official X account and the victims of the AMIA bombing
- What
- A post blaming Iran for the 1994 AMIA terrorist attack
- When
- July 19, ahead of the World Cup final
- Where
- Shared on X (formerly Twitter), referencing Buenos Aires
- Why
- To remember the victims and connect the World Cup excitement with the memory of the attack
- Date of AMIA Attack
- July 18, 1994
- Location of Attack
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Victims
- 85 killed, hundreds injured
- Accused Parties
- Iranian regime and Hezbollah
- Event Triggering the Post
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Final between Argentina and Spain