Young Jewish leaders from WJC Elevate and LAJC Nuevas Generaciones convened to discuss the most pressing issues affecting the Jewish community. The gathering provided a platform for the leaders to collaborate on strategies to address challenges and strengthen global Jewish solidarity.

Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, the United States' Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, gave a lecture on the state of antisemitism after the October 7th terrorist attacks. She warned that while antisemitism at its most basic level is a threat to the Jewish people, it is also a threat to democracy.

Following a meeting at Argentina’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where Amb. Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. State Department Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, presented a set of global guidelines and best practices for formulating policy pertaining to the fight against antisemitism, members of the forum met with Jewish community leaders from 22 countries. The discussion centered on the current state of global antisemitism following the October 7 attacks and how to efficiently implement the recommendations shared by Lipstadt.

Members of WJC’s ICJP forum, including a U.S. congressional delegation led by Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland, met with a group of nearly 40 members of parliaments from across Latin America. The government officials, who heard remarks from Rep. Steny Hoyer of the U.S. House of Representatives, also signed a joint declaration to counter terrorism.

Hosted by H.E. Mrs. Diana Mondino, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina, the meeting featured a roundtable discussions with Jewish community representatives. The focus was on the state of antisemitism post-7 October and the role of national governments in combating it.

Hosted by H.E. Mr. Martín Menem, President of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies, the meeting featured a presentation and discussion on counter-terrorism. 

At a joint-meeting of the ICJP members and the SECCA Forum, the WJC unveiled a groundbreaking report documenting how Islamist terror groups use alternative online communication channels to amplify their deadly message. According to the report, titled, “From Virtual Vortex to Real Life Violence. The Links Between Online Antisemitism & Offline Terrorism,” traditional online platforms have become more restrictive since the October 7 attack on Israel, deplatforming or limiting access to those affiliated with such groups as Hamas, Hezbollah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).

The Meeting of Ministers of Security and Interior, hosted by Her Excellency Mrs. Patricia Bullrich, the Minister of Security of Argentina, will bring together key officials to discuss cooperation in combating terrorism. Ministers will share strategies and best practices to ensure public safety, address emerging security challenges.

The Plenary Session in Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism featured powerful testimonies from survivors of the AMIA bombing, sharing their personal stories of resilience and hope. The Plenary included addresses from distinguished leaders, including His Excellency Mr. Santiago Peña, President of Paraguay, and His Excellency Dr. Luis Lacalle Pou, President of Uruguay, with the session concluding with an address by His Excellency Mr. Javier Milei, President of Argentina.

In front of the AMIA building, we held an official ceremony where the Argentine Jewish community will honor the victims on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the AMIA Bombing.

The Inter-Parliamentary Task Force to Combat Online Antisemitism held a hearing to address the growing threat of antisemitism on digital platforms and discuss strategies for effective intervention, with a specific focus on the rise of antisemitism following October 7th.