Milei Moves Embassy To Jerusalem: ‘In A World Of Cowards, Israel Bravely Defends Its Right To Exist’
Conservative Argentinian President Javier Milei, a staunch supporter of the state of Israel, announced on Wednesday that Argentina will move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, declaring, “In a world of cowards, Israel bravely defends its right to exist. Argentina will not stand aside; we will support Israel with all our strength.”
🇦🇷 🇮🇱 BREAKING: Argentina’s President Javier Milei just announced that Argentina will move its embassy to Jerusalem, the capital of Israel.
“Argentina will support Israel with all our force.”
A true friend of Israel and the Jewish people. pic.twitter.com/5W24PyizEB
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“En un mundo de cobardes, Israel defiende con valentía su derecho a existir.. Argentina no se quedará al margen, apoyaremos a Israel con todas nuestras fuerzas”. 🇮🇱🫂🇦🇷 https://t.co/HsvFw5qisV
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“The Argentine embassy will move to Jerusalem during the year 2026,” Milei announced in the Knesset. “My brothers and sisters, Argentina stands by you in these difficult days. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for much of the international community that is being manipulated by terrorists and turning victims into perpetrators. It is important to understand that we are in the midst of a battle between good and evil, and we began to lose this battle when we began to not distinguish between the two. The international community must urgently reconnect with its moral compass. To decide, one only needs to look at the facts: on the one hand, the barbaric terrorism that only kills and destroys, and on the other, the only stronghold in the region where there is freedom and democracy.”
“Javier, you are a true friend,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated. “With this visit, we are bringing our relations to new heights. 12,000 kilometers separate Buenos Aires, Israel, and the Knesset in Jerusalem. This great distance is compensated for by the closeness of our hearts.”
“A year and a half ago, you stormed into the presidency of your country,” he noted. “You brought a unique, authentic and decisive leadership style. A sweeping style, and from the very first moment you expressed complete support for Israel. For 20 months, we have been fighting the human monsters who kidnapped, raped, and beheaded on October 7. In the face of this brutal and unprecedented aggression, you said in clear words, ‘We are on your side in the battle against the forces of darkness.’ Thank you for standing by us in the battle against the forces of darkness. You stood on the side of truth and against lies, understanding that this is a just war beyond compare. This is a war of barbarity that threatens the entire world.”
“You share our spirit against those who issue outrageous arrest warrants for leaders in Israel. What are you actually saying? You are saying that good is good, evil is evil, and good must eradicate evil. Israeli citizens feel a natural sympathy for Argentina for many reasons. Argentina has always been engraved in our hearts,” Netanyahu said.
Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana noted that Milei learns weekly with a rabbi, saying, “These, as you’ve said, have given you ‘a moral compass lacking in the modern political world.’ You searched, you deepened, you found your roots. And in doing so, you discovered the truth that connects our people across millennia to our ancient homeland and to our one and only eternal capital.”
“It is no surprise that you have become one of Israel’s most passionate friends and defenders on the world stage,” Ohana continued. “Your words have resonated far and wide and have been received by the people of Israel like cold water to a parched soul — words backed by actions. You have stood against Iran — the regime of evil funding the current war against Israel on seven fronts.”
“By standing with Israel, you have woven yourself and the Argentine people into the eternal story of the Jewish nation. On behalf of the Knesset, representing all citizens of Israel — thank you. Long live the State of Israel; long live Argentina, long live liberty!” Ohana concluded.