Javier Milei

Editor's Notes: Milei’s torch should push Israel to think about its extra nine million

A country that was built to gather exiles should be better at recognizing the people standing near the edge of the camp, waiting to see whether anyone inside is ready to speak to them.

ARGENTINIAN PRESIDENT Javier Milei sings during an Independence Day ceremony this week in Jerusalem. His grandfather found out he was Jewish a short time before he passed away.
US President Donald Trump waves to the media after walking off of Air Force One at Miami International Airport on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida.

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People covered with Israeli national flags walk onto Rabin square to take part in the celebrations for Israel's Independence Day at its 65th anniversary of the creation of the state in Tel Aviv

Ben-Gvir leaves Independence Day ceremony after sitting in Milei's seat, being asked to switch

A historic front page dedicated to a congratulatory message from Ronald S. Lauder, president of the WJC, to President Milei of Argentina

Pass on the Flame!


Milei’s maverick move for Argentina and its lessons for Israel - opinion

Milei, a fiery economist turned political disrupter, pledges warmer ties with Israel and the US, distancing Argentina from its erstwhile allies in the socialist bloc.

 ARGENTINA’S PRESIDENT Javier Milei waves to supporters, as his sister Karina Milei looks on, after his swearing-in ceremony in Buenos Aires, earlier this month.

Argentina's Milei gives top legal role to former justice minister who resigned over neo-Nazi ties

Javier Milei, a far-right upstart who backs Israel and has said he wants one day to convert to Judaism, has drawn a range of reactions from Jewish groups in Argentina.

Argentine president-elect Javier Milei addresses supporters after winning Argentina's runoff presidential election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 19, 2023

Israel thanks Argentina's Milei for pledge to move embassy to Jerusalem

Argentine President-elect Javier Milei also recently announced his plans to convert to Judaism.

 Argentine president-elect Javier Milei addresses supporters after winning Argentina's runoff presidential election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 19, 2023.

Argentina's President-Elect Javier Milei visits the Lubavitch Rebbe's Ohel in Queens

Argentina's President-Elect Javier Milei, who is not Jewish, expressed his deep respect and gratitude for the teachings of the Rebbe and the Jewish community.

 Argentina President-elect Javier Milei visited the Argentina's President-Elect, Javier Milei, made a significant visit to the Ohel, the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, in Queens, New York. This visit marks his first international trip since his election victory, November 27th, 2023.

Argentina's Milei wears kippah at havdalah, vows support for Jews and Israel

Milei once famously declared, "My law is the Torah."

 President of Argentina Javier Millay, next to Rabbi David Pinto