The Argentine president met the two leaders in Jerusalem, reaffirming support for the Jewish state and pledging closer cooperation between the nations
(June 11, 2025 / JNS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday called Argentine President Javier Milei a “real friend” of the Jewish state during a meeting between the two leaders at Netanyahu’s office in Jerusalem.
Milei, one of Israel’s most vocal supporters, received a warm welcome from Netanyahu on his second state visit to Israel in as many years. According to Netanyahu’s office, Milei praised the premier’s leadership in managing the complex, multi-front conflict and reaffirmed Argentina’s steadfast support for Israel and the righteousness of its cause.
“He added that Israel’s victory in the war would constitute a victory for the entire Western world,” the statement from Netanyahu’s office noted.