Javier Milei

Javier Milei is the current president of Argentina. Noted for his similarities Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro, his policies have been characterized as right-wing libertarian and populist, with a lean towards anarcho-capitalism. He has also advocated for freedom of choice over a variety of issues, such as prostitution, drugs, same-sex marriage, and gun control. 

Milei has also been noted for his eccentric personality and even has a superhero persona, General AnCap.

Despite having been raised Catholic, Milei has been vocal about his admiration for Judaism and claims to read the Torah every day and having considered formally converting. He has also advocated for closer ties with Israel and stated his intention to move Argentina's embassy to Jerusalem.

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Argentina's Javier Milei visits Nova Exhibition in Buenos Aires as part of October 7 remembrance

Milei is just one of 300,000 people who have visited the installation, which was

Argentina's President Milei calls out UN's hypocrisy in condemning Israel

During his remarks, Milei criticized the UN for its hypocrisies in criticizing Israel. 

Ohana and Milei discuss Hezbollah, hostages in Buenos Aires meeting

The meeting between the Speaker and the Argentinian president reportedly covered a variety of Middle East security topics.

  WZO chairman Yaakov Hagoel meets with President of Argentina Javier Milei.

WZO chairman asks Argentina to further investigate 1994 AMIA terror attack against Jewish community

"There is a connection between the terrible attack on the Jewish community building in Argentina and what Israel went through on October 7," Yaakov Hagoel said. "They were caused by the same hatred."

Argentinian President Javier Milei receives ILAN's first Innovation in Politics Award

According to the statement, ILAN operates on the 'Israeli Innovation Triangle' model, which unites government, academia, and private initiative to achieve a effective innovation ecosystem.

Argentina commemorates 30th anniversary of AMIA bombing, President Milei vows justice

Argentina's Jewish community marks the 30th anniversary of the AMIA bombing, with President Milei vowing justice and proposing trials in absentia.

By REUTERS
18/07/2024

Argentina officially designates Hamas as a terrorist organization

The designation was made as a sign of support to Israel, citing the October 7 massacre that the terrorist group committed.

Argentina rejects International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu

Argentina expressed frustration at the prosecutor's decision, describing it as unhelpful and saying it would not help release the hostages.

Iran and Hezbollah responsible for AMIA and Israel embassy bombings, Argentina says

Milei told the Argentinian Jewish community that he was doing all he could to bring the perpetrators of the bombing to justice as part of his campaign.

Speaking at Miami synagogue, Argentina’s Javier Milei reveals he has Jewish heritage

Milei made the revelation while speaking Wednesday night at the Shul of Bal Harbor, a large Chabad synagogue in the Miami area.

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
12/04/2024
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