Javier Milei Strengthens Argentina-Israel Ties with Historic Anti-Terrorism Memorandum

Argentina and Israel Progress in Anti-Terrorism Agreement

On Thursday night, Argentine President Javier Milei announced a new collaboration with Israel. The two nations plan to sign a memorandum aimed at fighting terrorism and opposing dictatorships.

Milei spoke at the Argentina-Israel Business Meeting, emphasizing the strong relationship between the two countries. He stated, “Israel, along with the United States, is our most important geopolitical partner.” He expressed a commitment to strengthen the historical friendship between Argentina and Israel through a “historic memorandum” that will focus on freedom, democracy, and combating terrorism and dictatorship.

In his speech, Milei criticized past agreements made by previous governments. He stated, “While the Kirchnerists made a memorandum with Iran, we are making one with Israel.” This was a reference to former President Cristina Kirchner’s controversial deal with Iran, which faced legal scrutiny and was linked to the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and AMIA in Argentina.

Milei accused previous administrations of making “spurious pacts of silence and complicity with crime.” He stressed that his government is dedicated to justice, freedom, and forming strong alliances.

As his administration approaches its first year, Milei affirmed the natural affinity between Argentina and Israel. He expressed a steadfast belief in cooperating with Israel whenever possible. Additionally, on the same day, the Argentine government rejected a decision by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The Argentine presidency defended Israel’s right to self-defense against terrorist attacks from groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.

Milei also praised Israel’s innovation and resilience, noting, “Israel has made wealth from scarcity.” He highlighted Israel’s ability to thrive despite challenges, stating, “They literally made water from stones in the desert.” He believes Argentina can learn a lot from Israel and criticized the country for wasting its natural resources by not fully utilizing its comparative advantages, which has led to economic difficulties.