Argentine Police Disrupt Islamist Terror Cell Planning Attacks on Jewish Community in Mendoza

Argentina’s Federal Police successfully dismantled an alleged Islamist terrorist cell in Mendoza, which was reportedly planning attacks on the city’s Jewish community. The National Security Ministry confirmed that seven members of the group were arrested following eight raids, during which firearms, knives, and electronic devices were seized. This operation comes as a significant move to protect Argentina’s Jewish population, the largest in Latin America, which has been the target of devastating attacks in the past, including the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center that killed 85 people. President Javier Milei, a strong supporter of the Jewish community and Israel, has recently vowed to enhance national intelligence efforts to prevent such attacks. The arrests also follow a similar incident in January, where three individuals with Syrian and Lebanese citizenship were detained for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack. Security Minister Patricia Bullrich emphasized the government’s commitment to eradicating terrorism, stating that those who intend to spread fear in Argentina will be brought to justice.