Javier Milei

President Herzog to award Argentina's Javier Milei with Presidential Medal of Honor

The medal is awarded to those who have made an exceptional contribution to Israel or humanity through their talent, service, or other means, the President's Office said.

Argentinian President Javier Milei and Israeli President Isaac Herzog tour in Kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel, February 8, 2024.
A TORCH burns on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl.

Argentina’s Milei to light torch at Israel’s 78th Independence Day ceremony

Argentina's President Javier Milei speaks at Yeshiva University in Manhattan, in New York City, US, March 9, 2026.

Argentina assumes presidency of IHRA, commits to fighting antisemitism

Argentina's President Javier Milei speaks at Yeshiva University in Manhattan, in New York City, US, March 9, 2026.

As Milei celebrates ties with Jews, Argentine streamer draws fire for mocking his Israel support


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