Javier Milei on Netanyahu

Javier Milei maintains a position of strong alignment and support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, frequently characterizing Israel as a "beacon of FREEDOM and DEMOCRACY" and himself as the "most Zionist president in the world." His support is demonstrated through concrete diplomatic actions and statements, including an intention to relocate Argentina's embassy to Jerusalem by 2026 and launching a new diplomatic initiative, the 'Isaac Accords,' aimed at boosting Israel-Latin America ties, inspired by the Abraham Accords. The President of Argentina met with Netanyahu in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, where Netanyahu expressed deep appreciation for Milei’s steadfast opposition to systematic bias against Israel in international forums.

Despite this closeness, Milei requested a postponement of Netanyahu's planned visit to Buenos Aires, citing sensitive domestic factors such as upcoming parliamentary elections and concerns about potential political fallout at a time when his approval ratings had weakened. This decision was reportedly framed as a general policy concerning foreign leader visits during campaign seasons rather than a specific snub to Israel, which remains among the few countries open to hosting the Israeli leader. The potential visit had previously generated domestic controversy and legal challenges in Argentina related to the International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Netanyahu.