Javier Milei

'Sweet gesture for a true friend'

What did Herzog and Milei nosh on during their meeting?

President Isaac Herzog revealed the dessert that excited Argentine President Javier Milei during their meeting in Jerusalem.

Physical altercation

Independence Day ceremony plagued by high-level disputes

A seating dispute involving Eyal Zamir and David Barnea sparked security tensions, as Itamar Ben-Gvir exited the event due to his own seating issue.

Milei hailed as ‘Guardian of Israel’ during Jerusalem visit

Binyamin Council head Yisrael Ganz presents Argentine President Javier Milei with a symbolic 'Guardian of Israel' image, praising his strong support for Israel amid growing international criticism.

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.

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.

Javier Milei to light torch on Mt. Herzl?

Transportation Minister Miri Regev intends to propose to Argentine President Javier Milei to light a torch on Israel's Independence Day.

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.

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.

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’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.

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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.

Using Genesis Prize:

Javier Milei's initiative to strengthen Israel-Latin America ties

Argentinian President Javier Milei will use ‘Jewish Nobel’ to launch ‘Isaac Accords.’

'Am Yisrael Chai!'

Javier Milei ends visit with emotional prayer at Western Wall

During the visit, Prime Minister Netanyahu presented Argentine President Milei with an ancient seal, approximately 2,700 years old, bearing the name "Netanyahu son of Yo'ash."

Historic Tribute:

Binyamin Governor gifts President Milei millennia-old coin

Israel Ganz, Governor of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, presented Argentine President Javier Milei with an ancient coin dating back over 2,000 years inscribed with the words “Freedom for Zion.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

Priestly Blessing

Yossi Dagan blesses the Argentinian President

Samaria Regional Council head meets President Javier Milei at a celebration for Trump's nomination in Washington, relates God's blessing to Abraham that those who bless Israel will be blessed.

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”.

Defense Minister Katz meets Argentinian counterpart

Argentinian Defense Minister Dr. Luis Alfonso Petri delivered a message from President Javier Milei reaffirming Argentina's steadfast support for Israel's right to self-defense.

Argentina Pres. selects Jewish ambassador as new Foreign Minister

Argentina’s Javier Milei selects Jewish ambassador Gerardo Werthein to replace fired Foreign Minister Diana Mondino.

Danon says thank you

Argentina's President blasts UN over anti-Israel bias

Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, blasts UN during speech at the General Assembly. Ambassador Danon: You are a true friend of the State of Israel.

Trump, Orban, Milei, Netanyahu: Today's global freedom fighters

All four freedom fighters situated on four different continents have become targets of delegitimization and political coups in attempts to deprive them of their influence and positions for the threat they pose to the Communist/Islamist alliance. Op-ed

Javier Milei:

AMIA bombing 'exact same kind of brutality' as Oct. 7 massacre

At WJC Event Commemorating 1994 Buenos Aires Bombing, Argentina’s President Pledges To Intensify Anti-Terrorism Measures

1st South American country declares Hamas terrorist organization

President Javier Milei's Argentina has become the first South American country to declare Hamas a terrorist organization.

Argentina's President:

'We firmly support Israel in defending itself'

Argentina's President Javier Milei expresses support for Israel following the Iranian attack on the Jewish state.

Argentina President reveals he has Jewish heritage

Speaking at Miami synagogue, Argentina’s Javier Milei says all the values he received from his grandfather 'came from Judaism.'

Argentina to shutter anti-discrimination office

Argentina’s Jewish umbrella group condemns Milei’s decision to shutter country’s anti-discrimination office.

Argentine President thanks Israel for hostage rescue

Politicians praise hostage rescue operation, Israeli Pres. Herzog promises, 'We will continue to act in every way to return all the hostages home.'

Israel, Argentina sign innovative software agreement

Argentinian President Javier Milei signs agreement with the Israel Latin America Network (ILAN) on developing innovative software and technologies.

"Like Holocaust atrocities"

Argentina Pres. horrified by tour of ravaged kibbutz

President Herzog and President Milei of Argentina tour Kibbutz Nir Oz, where 38 were massacred and 77 taken hostage.

'A true friend of Israel':

President of Argentina plants tree in Jerusalem

President of Argentina Javier Milei plants a tree in Jerusalem as a symbol of the deep connection between the countries.

Argentinian Pres. at Yad Vashem:

'It is here that we see the greatness of a people'

President of Argentina Javier Milei visited Yad Vashem where he participated in a solemn memorial ceremony in the Hall of Remembrance and signed the Yad Vashem guestbook outside the Hall of Remembrance.

Hamas condemns Argentina:

'An infringement on the rights of our people'

Hamas livid after Argentine President Javier Milei announces he will move his country’s embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Argentinian Pres. lights candle at Kotel for victims

Newly-elected Argentinian President Javier Milei visits Western Wall in first stop during visit to Israel, says he will move embassy to Jerusalem.

Upon landing in Israel

Argentinian Pres. vows to move embassy to Jerusalem

Newly-elected Argentinian President Javier Milei announces relocation of his country's embassy immediately upon landing in Israel.

During inauguration ceremony:

Argentina's new president gifts Ukraine's Zelenskyy a menorah

Javier Milei cites Hanukkah story, gives menorah to Zelenskyy during inauguration as Argentina’s president.