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Milei heads to Israel as Middle East ceasefire clock ticks down

Today 15:40 Visit to the Western Wall, meetings, ceremonies and the nation’s highest honour – Milei’s schedule in Israel; Presidential delegation departs this Saturday at 11am.

COMMEMORATIVE EVENT

Milei slams Iran on anniversary of Israeli Embassy bombing

17-03-2026 18:05 Milei says “there can be no truce with terrorism” at event marking the 34th anniversary of the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires; President says Argentina is drawing closer to Israel because it “shares the same values.”

TEHRAN CALLING

Iran media outlet warns Milei has crossed ‘red line’ over hostile remarks

17-03-2026 11:18 Tehran-linked English-language outlet, widely seen as reflecting regime thinking, accuses Argentina’s President of aligning with US and Israel.

OPINION & ANALYSIS

Is Argentina at war?

10-03-2026 14:50 At a Jewish university in New York, President Milei once again described Iran as an “enemy” and declared that “we are going to win” the war in the Middle East. The lessons of the past and the risks of reckless ideological displays.

by Walter Curia

STRIKES ON IRAN

Argentina raises security for ‘sensitive sites’ as US, Israel attacks Iran

28-02-2026 12:09 President Milei ramps up security “sensitive sites” across Argentina as a result of the military escalation in the Middle East.

Geopolitics

Trump to charge US$1-billion for permanent 'board of peace' membership

19-01-2026 12:33 Member countries – represented on the board by their head of state – would be allowed to join for three years, or longer if they paid more than US$1 billion within the first year, Trump's charter says.

FOREIGN POLICY

Argentina: Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan are terrorist organisations

15-01-2026 14:14 Milei’s Office informed that this move was adopted “in the framework of the international commitments assumed by the Argentine Republic in the struggle against terrorism."

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei plans new Israel trip to finalise Jerusalem Embassy transfer

25-11-2025 22:30 Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno confirms during an event with his Israeli counterpart that President Javier Milei will travel to Israel next year to oversee the final transfer of Argentina’s Embassy to Jerusalem.

INTERVIEW

Rafael Grossi, diplomat in running to head UN, warns of increased nuclear risk

22-11-2025 06:33 Director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says nuclear policy of mutual dissuasion, which has worked for many decades, seems to be eroding; “The hypothesis of a nuclear conflict cannot be excluded,” he warns.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Milei meets Netanyahu, ratifies his support for Israel against Hamas

26-09-2025 10:42 Argentine president and Israeli prime minister hold private meeting in New York to discuss conflict in Middle East, bilateral cooperation.

AS I SEE IT

Weirdoes do battle for the world

28-07-2025 15:33 Few imagined that the old order would soon fall apart and that through the cracks would emerge political leaders determined to bring about drastic changes in the societies they lived in.

by James Neilson

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Argentina condemns Iran's 'threats' against IAEA chief Grossi

29-06-2025 11:07 Argentina's Foreign Ministry expresses support for UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi, stating it "categorically condemns the threats against him coming from Iran."

POLITICS

Argentina to beef up Milei’s security for overseas travel

27-06-2025 13:02 Government will tighten security measures for President Javier Milei abroad against possible Iranian threats given Argentine leader’s support for Israel.

DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY

President Milei: 'Iran is an enemy of Argentina'

20-06-2025 01:16 President declares Iran to be "an enemy of Argentina" during television interview; Milei says Israel is "saving Western civilisation" and vowed unwavering support amid conflict with Islamic republic.

ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT

Milei calls Netanyahu to express Argentina's support for Israel amid Iran conflict

17-06-2025 11:48 President Javier Milei speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu via telephone, expressing Argentina’s support amid major escalation in the Middle East.

FOREIGN POLICY

Argentina condemns Iran over Vahidi appointment, attack on Israel

16-06-2025 14:50 Milei’s office brands appointment of military officer allegedly linked to the AMIA bombing as “an unacceptable provocation.”

Foreign policy & diplomacy

President Javier Milei honoured with ‘Jewish Nobel’

13-06-2025 18:35 Argentina’s head of state awarded special prize by Israeli foundation.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei: Argentina will move Israel Embassy to Jerusalem in 2026

11-06-2025 23:21 President becomes first Argentine head of state to address Israeli Parliament, tells lawmakers he will move his country's Embassy to Jerusalem next year.

MILEI's FOREIGN TOUR

Israel welcomes President Javier Milei for second official visit

10-06-2025 21:03 Benjamin Netanyahu greets President Javier Milei as a "true friend" of Israel.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei lands in Israel, makes second emotional visit to Wailing Wall

10-06-2025 10:05 President Milei arrives in Israel and visits the Wailing Wall: “I will always support the people of Israel with all my heart," he tells Jewish faithful at holy site.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

President Milei begins 10-day tour of Italy, France, Spain, Israel

05-06-2025 15:34 Javier Milei departs for the longest international tour of his Presidency; La Libertad Avanza leader will meet Pope Leo, Macron and Meloni, but the main event will be his time in Israel.

STAN POLOVETS INTERVIEW

‘Eyes of world are on Milei,’ says Stan Polovets, chair of Genesis Prize

04-06-2025 12:18 Businessman and philanthropist Stan Polovets will be among those honouring President Javier Milei with the Genesis Prize for his support of Israel and the shift in Argentina’s foreign policy. “He is clearly on the side of the Jewish community,” he declares, praising Milei’s economic reforms and his connection to Judaism.

by Nicolás Gonzalez

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei to meet Meloni, Pope Leo, Netanyahu on 10-day international tour

31-05-2025 13:08 President’s 10-day tour will be the longest foreign trip so far of term in office; Stops in Rome, with Meloni and Pope meetings on the agenda; Trip to end in Israel, where Milei will address Knesset.

FOREIGN POLICY

Milei to receive prize in Israel next month, speak at Knesset

28-05-2025 14:36 President Javier Milei will return to Jerusalem next month to receive an award and address Israel's parliament.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

President Milei postpones scheduled trip to Israel

19-03-2025 23:31 Tensions in Israel and Argentina lead to suspension of President Javier Milei’s trip; Decision made as conflict rages in Middle East and protests pick up at home.

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Milei to visit Spain, make second trip to Israel

04-03-2025 14:49 President Javier Milei will travel to Tel Aviv on March 23, according to the government; La Libertad Avanza leader hopes to meet PM Netanyahu and ink memorandum on security and defence collaboration.

by James Grainger

HAMAS' ISRAELI HOSTAGES

Foreign Minister travels to Israel to meet with families of hostages

01-02-2025 08:52 Argentina's Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein arrives in Israel on Saturday, where he will meet with families of the hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

WAR IN MIDDLE EAST

Milei 'eagerly' awaiting release of Israeli-Argentine hostages

17-01-2025 09:28 President Milei says he hopes US president-elect Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are "successful" in securing the release of hostages.

Release of Hostages

Who are the seven Argentine hostages awaiting release from Hamas?

16-01-2025 17:32 Shiri Silberman Bibas and her sons Ariel and Kfir are the most high-profile hostages who could be released in the first phase of the ceasefire deal.

International criminal court

World leaders split as ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu

21-11-2024 14:38 Global reaction as International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as a Hamas' top military chief.

ICC RULING ON ISRAEL

Argentina says ICC warrants 'ignore' Israel's right to self-defence

21-11-2024 13:36 President Javier Milei’s government says International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister "ignores" the country's right to defend itself.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Argentina to withdraw military officers from UN’s South Lebanon mission

06-11-2024 13:40 Decision, which became known during departure of ex-foreign minister Diana Mondino, underlines President Javier Milei’s alignment with the Israeli government.

POLITICS & FOREIGN POLICY

Milei vows purge of ‘traitors’ after vote backing Cuba at UN

04-11-2024 22:16 President Milei lets rip at diplomats, promising to purge Argentina's foreign service of “ traitors to the country.”

TERROR ATTACKS

Argentina names Hezbollah operative behind AMIA, Israeli Embassy attacks

31-10-2024 15:54 Security Minister Patricia Bullrich reveals identity of top Hezbollah leader in Latin America, alleging Hussein Ahmad Karaki was responsible for the AMIA community centre and Israeli Embassy bombings in the 1990s.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Milei to 'audit' Argentina's Foreign Ministry after Cuba embargo vote

31-10-2024 14:12 Day after sacking of Foreign Minister Diana Mondino, Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni says "President Milei's position is clear" and that all staff unhappy with Argentina's new direction are free to "withdraw from the government."

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Argentina declares Hamas 'international terrorist organisation'

13-07-2024 11:00 Argentina declares Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas an "international terrorist organisation" for the October 7 assault in Israel.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Milei signs Biden’s statement calling for Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal

06-06-2024 12:20 President Javier Milei’s government co-signs US-led statement urging Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal and Israel to accept compromises in a bid to stop the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

‘Wrong’: Argentina slams ICC decision to request Netanyahu’s arrest

23-05-2024 15:37 “Argentina considers the comparison made by the prosecutor of lawful authorities of a democratic State with leaders of a terrorist organisation responsible for brutal crimes wrong and rejects it,” the Foreign Ministry said in a press release.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Argentina shifts historic position on Palestine as UN member state

10-05-2024 17:12 President Javier Milei's government votes against recognition of Palestinian state at United Nations, breaking with its normal diplomatic position.

OPINION & ANALYSIS

Milei's foreign policy based on whims and mystical fantasies

29-04-2024 13:26 Argentina’s president moves the country according to his ideological whims. Why Milei got involved in the Middle East conflict, tensions with China and a meeting that never materialised with Donald Trump.

by Juan Luis González

GEOPOLITICS

Gaza conflict shows limits of Argentina, Brazil’s influence in Middle East

27-04-2024 06:32 In the grand chessboard of Middle Eastern geopolitics, Argentina and Brazil find themselves limited more by the game's rules than by their own ambitions.

by Sam Forster