The recently elected president of Argentina has assured Israel that the embassy will relocate from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Upon his arrival in Israel on Tuesday, President Javier Milei of Argentina expressed his delight and honor to be here. “I am honoring my commitment to make my first trip to Israel as a diplomat. I’m here to express my support for Israel’s fight against Hamas terrorists and for the Israeli people’s right to self-defense.”
“Obviously, my plan is to move the embassy to western Jerusalem,” he stated. Therefore, I’m really happy to be here. I’m grateful.
This week, Milei traveled to Israel for a three-day visit, escorted by his personal Rabbi Shimon Axel Wahnish and the Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino. The Times of Israel stated that although Milei does not observe Judaism, she has discussed possible conversion.
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Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz expressed gratitude for the move, saying, “I thank you for recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and for your announcement now to relocate Argentina’s embassy to Jerusalem, the capital of the Jewish people and the State of Israel.” “Welcome to Israel, Mr. President.”
Thanking Milei for his support “in the just struggle for the defense of,” Katz referred to Milei as “a person of values who is committed only to the truth” and the Jewish people against Hamas’ killers.”
