Argentina

Argentina is a country in South America and the eighth largest country in the world. Its capital city is Buenos Aires. 

A major non-NATO ally, Argentina remains a regional power in geopolitical affairs. It also has a historic territorial dispute with the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands, which it refers to as Islas Malvinas. 

Its current president is Javier Milei. 

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Argentina freezes embassy move to Jerusalem, approves new ambassador to Israel

Argentina’s government froze it’s initiative to move it’s embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in order to appoint Rabbi Axel Wahnish to be the new Argentinian ambassador to Israel.

How a chat on Lionel Messi saved this Israeli grandmother on October 7

Esther Cuño, 90, credits her survival on October 7 to a conversation she had with Hamas terrorists on Argentinian soccer player Lionel Messi.

 Javier Milei at the Western Wall, February 6, 2024

Javier Milei's rabbi to 'Post': How the Argentinian president fell in love with Judaism

Milei's visit to the Western Wall was one of the first things he did when he arrived in the Holy Land, bringing the leader to tears.

Professional soccer tournament in Argentina features a Jewish team for the first time in 57 years

“It is also one more opportunity to make our position clear: defend Israel every minute, demand justice and the release of all those kidnapped by terrorism.”

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
02/03/2024

Bird flu found on mainland Antarctica for first time ever

Scientists have warned that the impact of the bird flu on Antarctic wildlife could be "immense."

27/02/2024

Argentina Jewish group condemns Milei’s decision to shutter country’s anti-discrimination office

“Discrimination in Argentina is a problem suffered by various groups,” the country’s umbrella Jewish group said.

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
23/02/2024

Argentina thanks Israel for hostages' rescue

"The Office of the President thanks the Israeli Defense Forces, the Shabak and the Israeli Police for having successfully completed the rescue of the Argentines Fernando Simon Marman and Louis Har."

First female Argentine saint brings together Pope Francis and Milei

Milei, a maverick right-wing libertarian, in the past called Francis an "imbecile," a "son-of-a-bitch preaching communism" and the devil's man on earth.

By REUTERS
11/02/2024

Argentina's President Milei embraces spirituality during his visit to the Old City

Milei regularly studies Torah and has shown a close connection with the Chabad movement.

Argentina's Javier Milei condemns Hamas on visit to Oct. 7 massacre site

"We continue to reaffirm our solidarity towards the State of Israel and our support for Israel's right to Israel's right to legitimate self-defense," President Milei stated.

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