Argentina

Argentine President at Kotel:

'Here I feel close to God!'

Argentine President Javier Milei concludes his visit to Israel with an emotional prayer at the Western Wall on the eve of Independence Day.

President of Argentina visits Hebron Yeshiva

Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, visited the Hebron Yeshiva in the Givat Mordechai neighborhood of Jerusalem today, where he was received by the yeshiva’s leadership and hundreds of students.

President Milei awarded Israel's highest civilian honor

Herzog awards Argentina's Javier Milei Israel's Presidential Medal of Honor, citing support for Israel, hostages, and growing bilateral ties

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Milei steals the show at torch-lighting ceremony rehearsal

Argentine President Javier Milei arrived, along with Prime Minister Netanyahu, for the dress rehearsal for the Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony and performed a song in Spanish.

Huckabee:

Netanyahu, Milei restore Western values with 'moral clarity'

Mike Huckabee praises Netanyahu and Milei as moral leaders, hailing their courage, alliance with Trump, and role in advancing peace through strength.

Netanyahu: Every time Milei comes something big happens

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President of Argentina, Javier Milei, in Jerusalem. The two leaders will issue statements to the media and sign agreements.

“A Paradise on Earth"

Milei’s vision of freedom and faith in the heart of Jerusalem

The President of Argentina arrived on his third official visit to Israel. In keeping with his personal tradition, his first destination immediately after landing was the Western Wall.

Israel’s highest civilian honor to be awarded to President Milei

President Isaac Herzog will confer the Presidential Medal of Honor upon the President of Argentina, Javier Milei, in recognition of his consistent and outspoken commitment to the State of Israel.

Argentine President Milei to light Independence Day torch

Argentine President Javier Milei selected to light torch at Mount Herzl, cited for strong support of Israel and fight against antisemitism.

After IRGC blacklist

Argentina expels Iran's top diplomat

Argentina expels Iran’s top diplomat, days after designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization.

Argentina designates IRGC as terrorist organization

Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, continues his hardline stance against Tehran, making his country the 41st in the world to declare the organization a terrorist entity.

Tragedy in haredi community in Argentina

Police investigating after Michael Mordechai Habuba, 12, was killed by a falling tree in Argentina.

In Davos

Argentinian President cites weekly Torah portion

Watch: Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Argentina’s President Javier Milei invokes Parashat Bo to warn that the West faces dangers similar to Pharaoh’s Egypt.

Conversion controversy:

Argentina chief rabbi confirms century-old ban

Argentina’s chief Sephardic rabbi reaffirms century-old ban on local conversions, sparking backlash.

Argentina blacklists Iran’s Quds Force as a terrorist group

Argentina designates Iran’s Quds Force and 13 linked individuals as terrorists, citing the 1992 embassy and 1994 AMIA attacks. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar praises the move.

Argentina blacklists Muslim Brotherhood branches as terror groups

Argentina designates Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terror groups, aligning with a similar US move.

Antisemitic conspiracy theories rock pro-Israel country

The Jewish community in Patagonia lives in fear as neighbors turn on them after a wildfire was unfoundedly blamed on Israelis.

No Safe Haven:

Iran’s regime panics

As Argentina files charges, Iran’s regime panics at home. Opinion.

Declassified files reveal Mengele’s carefree life in Argentina

Declassified files reveal Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, the “Angel of Death,” lived freely in Argentina despite authorities knowing his identity. He later fled to Paraguay and Brazil, evading justice until his death in 1979.

Argentina nominates IAEA chief for UN Secretary-General

Argentina nominates IAEA chief Rafael Grossi as UN Secretary-General in 2027. He is backed by Paraguay and Italy as well.

Milei vows Argentine embassy in Jerusalem by spring 2026

Argentine President Javier Milei tells Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar he will open an embassy in Jerusalem during his 2026 visit.

Chief Rabbi to Milei:

'We pray for your success'

Rabbi David Yosef meets Argentine President Javier Milei during official visit to local Jewish communities.

Argentina:

Chief Rabbi David Yosef secures release of 'aguna' in Argentina

During his visit to Argentina, Chief Rabbi David Yosef personally intervened to free a woman who had been an 'aguna' for twelve years, ensuring the 'get' was finally granted.

Argentina’s Milei secures key victory in midterms

Argentina’s President Javier Milei wins midterm elections, securing 40.84% nationally and dominating Senate races.

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Milei brings crowd to its feet singing 'Hava Nagila'

During the performance, the Argentine leader praised Israel as 'the bastion of the West,' linking its defense to that of Judeo-Christian civilization before leading the crowd in song.

Diego Schwartzman returns to soccer, competing for Jewish club

Argentine tennis star Diego Schwartzman now plays soccer for Barkojba, a Jewish club in Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires teacher under fire for PA flag in classroom

Buenos Aires mayor vows to punish teacher who waved Palestinian Authority flag during school ceremony.

Argentina:

Nazi descendants charged over hidden trove of looted Jewish art

Nazi’s daughter and her husband charged in Argentina for hiding looted Jewish art, including 22 Matisse works and a long-lost Ghislandi painting stolen during WWII.

Painting looted by Nazis found in Argentina

Argentine authorities located and returned a rare painting by Italian painter Giuseppe Ghislandi that was looted by the Nazis from a Jewish art dealer in the Netherlands.

Living up to its notorious past:

Argentina, once the safe haven for Nazis, circa 2025

The progressive human rights lawyers that petitioned for Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest should he set foot in Argentina, have brought to light Argentina’s anti-Semitic past and its love affair with Nazis fleeing Germany after the war - among other antisemitic acts. Opinion.

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Argentine President Milei attacked at campaign event

Argentina's president, traveling in his car in Buenos Aires during an election campaign, was pelted with stones and bottles by protesters who accuse him of involvement in corruption.

Nazi-looted painting surfaces in Argentina - and disappears again

Spotted in a Nazi’s daughter’s real estate ad: a painting looted from a famed Jewish art dealer.

Unprecedented:

Argentine lawmaker indicted over anti-Israel social media posts

Argentine lawmaker Vanina Biasi indicted for antisemitism after posting tweets comparing Israel to Nazis.

Kosher meal labeled 'Free Palestine' on Iberia flight

Jewish passengers in Argentina reported that their food trays included a pro-Palestinian message.

Historic decision:

Argentina to try AMIA bombing suspects in absentia

Argentina will try ten Iranian and Lebanese nationals in absentia for the 1994 AMIA Jewish center bombing that killed 85, a landmark decision enabled by new laws.

Jewish composer Lalo Schifrin dies at 93

Lalo Schifrin, the acclaimed Jewish composer renowned for the iconic "Mission: Impossible" theme and numerous film scores, passes away at 93. An innovative musician, Schifrin blended jazz, classical, and contemporary styles, earning an honorary Oscar and multiple Grammys.

Netanyahu, Milei sign MOUs in Jerusalem

PM calls Argentine president a 'wonderful friend' and a 'true brother' in a signing ceremony for multiple Memoranda of Understanding between Israel and Argentina.

Genesis Prize honors Argentine President Javier Milei

$1 Million Prize Will Support Milei’s “Isaac Accords” Initiative Aimed at Strengthening Ties Between Latin America and Israel

Javier Milei tells Knesset:

Argentinian embassy to be relocated to Jerusalem in 2026

Argentina's President addresses Israel's legislature during solidarity visit to the Jewish State.

‘Unwavering Commitment’:

Argentina's Milei embraces hostage families’ plea

During an emotional meeting in Jerusalem, President Javier Milei reaffirmed Argentina’s dedication to securing the release of Israeli hostages, as survivor Yarden Bibas thanked him for his personal support and national solidarity.

Milei shares video of Houthi threat from hotel in Israeli capital

Argentine President Milei shares video of missile interception over Jerusalem, urging: 'Keep in mind what it’s like to live under this situation.'

Netanyahu to Milei:

'Javier, you are a real friend of Israel!'

In Jerusalem meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Argentine President Milei backs Israel’s war effort, calling its victory a win for the Western world.

Milei in Jerusalem: 'Israel is a lighthouse of freedom'

President Herzog welcomes Argentine President Milei to Jerusalem, urges united front against Iran and terror.

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Ishay Ribo in historic performance in Argentina

Yishai Ribo performed for the first time at a major concert hall in Argentina in front of a crowd of thousands, who enjoyed an exciting musical evening of unity and Jewish culture.

Moving:

Argentina's President sheds a tear at the Western Wall

Argentina's President Javier Milei arrives in Israel and begins his visit with an emotional prayer at the Western Wall.

Jewish Roots:

Rabbi Sayyed has emotional meeting at Madrid airport

During a layover in Madrid, Rabbi Uriel Sayyed was approached by an airport staffer seeking a blessing, which revealed his deep connection to the Jewish people and his dream of visiting Jerusalem

Historic:

Rabbi-Amb. Wahnish secures direct Argentina-Israel flights

Argentina’s rabbi-ambassador to Israel says El Al will launch direct flights to Buenos Aires.

Argentina:

Supreme Court uncovers Nazi propaganda cache hidden for decades

Over 80 boxes sent by Nazi diplomats in 1941 found in court basement; officials to examine contents for Holocaust-related evidence

How Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele evaded prosecution for years

Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele lived freely for decades in Argentina and Brazil and even tried to return to Germany. A police file now reveals how he managed to evade prosecution.

Argentina declassifies files on Nazi escape routes

Argentina declassifies more than 1,800 files on Nazi escape via ‘rat-lines’ to South America.

Argentina:

Prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Ali Khamenei in AMIA bombing

Sebastián Lorenzo Basso, the lead prosecutor in the case of the 1994 AMIA bombing of the Jewish Community Center, requests an international arrest warrant for Iran's Supreme Leader for "direct involvement" in the attack.

Argentina to reveal names of Nazis who hid there

The President of Argentina announced that the classified status will be removed from documents about the Nazis who fled to the country after World War II.

To strengthen ties

Argentina's President to visit Israel on March 23

Argentina's President Javier Milei has been an avid supporter of the state of Israel and announced that he intends to move Argentina’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Outrage in Argentina:

President appoints Supreme Court judge without majority

President of Argentina Javier Milei appoints two Supreme Court judges without obtaining a majority in the Senate, as required.

Proposal:

Buenos Aires street to be changed to 'Bibas Family Street'

The city of Buenos Aires proposed to honor the Bibas family, who held Argentinian citizenship, by renaming a street for them.

After murder of Ariel and Kfir:

Argentinian President declares two days of mourning

Argentinian President Javier Milei condemns Hamas after confirmation by Israel that Ariel and Kfir Bibas were brutally murdered in November of 2023: Their deaths stem from a single motivation - being Jewish.

Argentina to declare day of mourning for hostages

Argentinian president Javier Milei is expected to declare a national day of mourning for the Bibas brothers, who held Argentine citizenship.

Hostage release:

Argentine President praises Trump, calls for Hamas defeat

Argentinian President Javier Milei acknowledges Trump's role in deal that led to release of Argentinian-Israeli citizen Yair Horn, says Argentina hopes for swift resolution to the conflict with "the absolute defeat of Hamas."

Argentinian Foreign Minister visits Western Wall

During his visit, the Foreign Minister donned tefillin and offered prayers for the peace and security of both Israel and Argentina.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei wins 2025 Genesis Prize

Genesis Prize announces President of Argentina Javier Milei as the winner of the 2025 prize, which is known as “The Jewish Nobel Prize”.