The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-argentina-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:08:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israel-Argentina relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-argentina-relations/ 32 32 Courting European Jews, Javier Milei praises ‘Judeo-Christian values’ at Chabad event https://www.timesofisrael.com/courting-european-jews-javier-milei-praises-judeo-christian-values-at-chabad-event/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:02:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3840221 Argentine president links Judaism to capitalism at Monday memorial for Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, as country presents itself as destination for those fleeing rising antisemitism

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]]> Milei, Netanyahu announce Tel Aviv-Buenos Aires flights, ink strategic Isaac Accords https://www.timesofisrael.com/milei-netanyahu-announce-tel-aviv-buenos-aires-flights-ink-strategic-isaac-accords/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:29:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3805554 Netanyahu says South American political shifts mark return to 'alliance of freedom'; Argentinian president says he'll Jerusalem embassy move reportedly halted due to Falklands dispute

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]]> Argentina’s Milei to arrive in Israel on Sunday, his third trip in last three years https://www.timesofisrael.com/argentinas-milei-to-arrive-in-israel-on-sunday-his-third-trip-in-last-three-years/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:22:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3804570 South American leader, who has touted Israel as a 'strategic ally' and taken a hawkish stance toward Iran, will meet with Netanyahu at Western Wall during visit

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]]> Argentina declares IRGC a terrorist organization amid probes into embassy, AMIA bombings https://www.timesofisrael.com/argentina-declares-irgc-a-terrorist-organization-amid-probes-into-embassy-amia-bombings/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:48:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3793298 Announcement by Milei comes after his office designated the IRGC's Quds Force a terror group in January; Israel hails move's ‘moral clarity’

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]]> Argentine streamer draws antisemitism complaint for mocking Milei’s Israel support https://www.timesofisrael.com/argentine-streamer-draws-antisemitism-complaint-for-mocking-mileis-israel-support/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:32:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3775816 Milei praises lawyer for filing complaint, which alleges rhetoric 'fuels prejudices, trivializes antisemitism, and can generate hostility or violence'; Tomás Rebord calls Milei 'imbecile'

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]]> Report: Argentina halts Jerusalem embassy move over Falklands drilling dispute https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-argentina-halts-jerusalem-embassy-move-over-falklands-drilling-dispute/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:08:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3731007 Tensions between President Milei and Netanyahu reportedly flare due to Israeli-owned firm's plan for offshore oil project near disputed islands, raising concerns in Buenos Aires

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]]> Argentina’s Milei to use Genesis Prize money to deepen Israel-Latin America ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/argentinias-milei-to-use-genesis-prize-money-to-deepen-israel-latin-america-ties/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 03:14:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3620683 New initiative dubbed 'American Friends of the Isaac Accords' created after first non-Jew and first head of state receives 'Jewish Nobel' for his staunch support for Israel

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]]> Milei, visiting Knesset, says Argentina to move its embassy to Jerusalem in 2026 https://www.timesofisrael.com/milei-visiting-knesset-says-argentina-to-move-its-embassy-to-jerusalem-in-2026/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:16:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3570154 Argentinian president warmly welcomed by Netanyahu, Ohana and Lapid, who all praise his pro-Israel stance, welcome him as a 'true friend'

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]]> Argentina’s ambassador to Israel says El Al to begin direct Buenos Aires flights https://www.timesofisrael.com/argentinas-ambassador-to-israel-says-el-al-fly-set-to-begin-direct-buenos-aires-flights/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:01:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3565446 Axel Wahnish predicts formal announcement from national carrier will be made next week, sees long-haul flight as result of improved relations between two countries

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]]> Argentine President Milei to visit Israel in June, with focus on ties and hostages https://www.timesofisrael.com/argentine-president-milei-to-visit-israel-in-june-with-focus-on-ties-and-hostages/ Tue, 20 May 2025 06:36:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3553082 Philosemitic leader will sign memorandum of understanding between Jerusalem and Buenos Aires affirming freedom, democracy and fight against antisemitism, says embassy source

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]]> US threatens ‘annihilation’ after Hamas returns bodies of Bibas boys without their mother https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-threatens-annihilation-after-hamas-returns-bodies-of-bibas-boys-without-their-mother/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:30:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3487839 Argentina declares 2 days of mourning as terror group returns bodies of dual-citizens Ariel, 4, and baby Kfir, along with body that Hamas falsely claimed was mother Shiri Bibas

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]]> Argentina brands Hamas a terror group, citing October 7 and its close ties to Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/argentina-brands-hamas-a-terror-group-citing-october-7-and-its-close-ties-to-iran/ Sat, 13 Jul 2024 03:39:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3330616 Milei vows 'unwavering commitment to recognizing terrorists for what they are'; move comes days before 30th anniversary of AMIA bombing, which Buenos Aires has blamed on Tehran

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]]> Argentinian president’s surprising devotion to Judaism and Israel provokes tension https://www.timesofisrael.com/argentinian-presidents-surprising-devotion-to-judaism-and-israel-provokes-tension/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:59:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3303757 Javier Milei has made an emotional visit to the Western Wall and supported the Israeli campaign against Hamas, but some fret that his pro-Jewish posturing could stir trouble

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]]> Meet Argentina’s Axel Wahnish, first-ever rabbi to be appointed ambassador to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/meet-argentinas-axel-wahnish-first-ever-rabbi-to-be-appointed-ambassador-to-israel/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:03:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3267103 The spiritual leader reportedly had a deeply moving personal audience with then-rising star Javier Milei, whose election as president could now put him in the diplomatic corps

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]]> In first bilateral visit, Argentina’s Milei says he will move embassy to Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-bilateral-visit-argentinas-milei-says-he-will-move-embassy-to-jerusalem/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:16:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3218006 Accompanied by his rabbi, pro-Israel leader tells President Herzog that his country is working to declare Hamas a terror organization

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