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Milei to Light Israel Independence Torch and Receive Presidential Honor on April Visit

The honors signal a deepening shift in Argentina’s foreign policy toward Israel.

Overview

  • The Argentine president will travel to Israel from April 19 to 22 in what will be his third official visit since taking office.
  • He is slated to light a commemorative torch at Mount Herzl on April 21 during Israel’s Independence Day ceremony known as Yom Ha'atzmaut.
  • President Isaac Herzog will award him the Presidential Medal of Honor in recognition of his public and diplomatic support for Israel.
  • Argentine officials are weighing an announcement to move the embassy to Jerusalem during the trip, though no decision has been confirmed.
  • Milei’s alignment has included labeling Hamas and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as terrorist groups and expelling Iran’s chargé d’affaires from Buenos Aires.