Javier Milei

Direct flights, Jerusalem embassy move mark historic turn in Argentina-Israel ties - opinion

The relationship between Argentina’s President Javier Milei, the Jewish community, and the State of Israel will be strengthened by key steps this year

Argentina's President Javier Milei walks to the podium ahead of addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2025.
Argentina's President Javier Milei speaks after the La Libertad Avanza party won the midterm election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 26, 2025.

Milei says Bible shows 'where woke-ism leads' in Davos, urges return to Judeo-Christian roots

Palestinians stand near the rubble in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, January 17, 2026

As Israel pushes back, Gaza becomes testing ground for emerging post-war governance - analysis

A supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood and ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi holds a copy of the Koran as others shout slogans against the military and the interior ministry during a protest in the Cairo suburb of Matariya November 28, 2014.

Milei moves to blacklist Muslim Brotherhood chapters tied to Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan


Argentines vote in high-stakes test of Milei's libertarian vision

Argentines head to the polls in midterm elections seen as a referendum on President Javier Milei’s sweeping austerity plan, market reforms, and ties with Washington amid growing public discontent.

US President Donald Trump attends lunch with Argentina's President Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2025.

Trump's Milei election warning fuels backlash and 'colonialism' accusations in Argentina

On social media, #PatriaOColonia, meaning 'motherland or colony,' trended after Trump's comments, which came during a press conference with Milei at the White House.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei attends a ceremony held by U.S. President Donald Trump to posthumously award the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2025.

'Jews must be killed' shouted at Jewish player during Argentinian children's soccer match

A children’s football match in Argentina was suspended after a player shouted “Jews must be killed” at a rival.

THERE’S SOMETHING about a soccer ball that men, including the president of the state, find appealing – especially in the presence of champion players.

Banks in talks with US treasury to lend $20 billion to Argentina

Major US banks are in talks with the US Treasury to provide up to $20 billion in loans to Argentina, alongside a new $20 billion US currency swap line.

US President Donald Trump attends lunch with Argentina's President Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2025.

Milei delivers letter of thanks to Trump from Argentine families of Israeli hostages

The families of the former hostages Eitan Horn, Ariel, and David Cunio thanked Trump for his diplomatic efforts to secure their release on Monday.

US President Donald Trump points a finger as he welcomes Argentina's President Javier Milei at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2025.

WATCH: At rock-heavy book launch, Argentina’s Milei salutes Israel, sings ‘Hava Nagila’

The event took place at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires, where the Argentinian president used the stage to reaffirm his longstanding support for Israel.

Argentine President Javier Milei sings with his band during the presentation of his book "Construction of the Miracle", at the Movistar Arena, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 6, 2025.

‘Today, we burn the Jews’: Scandal after Argentinian high schoolers shout antisemitic slogan

Argentinian President Javier Milei strongly condemned the incident, calling it reprehensible.

Argentina's President Javier Milei addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 24, 2025.

Milei to UN: Free Gaza hostages now, remember AMIA and embassy bombings

“In Argentina we already suffered this horror with the attacks on the Israeli Embassy and the AMIA in 1992 and 1994," Milei told the UN General Assembly.

Argentina's President Javier Milei addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2025.

'The wokeism infected them': Argentina's envoy slams leaders pushing Palestinian state recognition

Argentina’s ambassador to Israel lashed out at leftist leaders “infected by wokeism,” praised Milei’s “absolute moral clarity” and vowed to fight antisemitism alongside Israel.

Argentina’s ambassador to Israel, Shimon Axel Wahnish, speaks to The Media Line's Gabriel Gabriel Colodro

Argentina sees Israel as a ‘light in the region,’ envoy Wahnish tells Post conference

While Israel does not have many allies, "it has a few and Argentina is one of them," Axel Wahnish said.

Rabbi Shimon Axel Wahnish, Argentina's ambassador to Israel, at The Jerusalem Post's Diplomatic Conference at the Friends of Zion media center. September 16, 2025.