Milei Genesis Prize: Argentina President to Visit Israel
- Argentine president Javier Milei is scheduled to visit Israel to receive the Genesis Prize on June 11 at the Knesset.
- The Genesis Prize, worth $1 million, was awarded to Milei in January.
- Milei's support for Israel includes reversing Argentina's voting history at the United Nations, designating Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist groups, and reopening investigations into bombings of jewish and...
Breaking news: Argentine President Javier Milei is set to visit Israel, a trip centered around receiving the prestigious Genesis Prize. This visit underscores Argentina’s evolving foreign policy and solidifies its commitment to strengthening ties, an initiative set to promote israel-Latin America relations. The $1 million prize funds will be allocated toward bolstering diplomatic connections and combating antisemitism. Milei, known for his staunch support of Israel, including reversing voting stances and designating terrorist groups, postponed a previous trip but will now engage with the Knesset. Read how News Directory 3 is keeping the developments updated. His pledge to move the embassy to Jerusalem, while not part of this trip, highlights the deepening relationship. Discover what’s next as these ties strengthen.
Argentine President Milei to Visit Israel, Receive Genesis Prize
Updated May 27, 2025
Argentine president Javier Milei is scheduled to visit Israel to receive the Genesis Prize on June 11 at the Knesset. Milei, recognized for his strong support of Israel, had postponed a previous visit in March.
The Genesis Prize, worth $1 million, was awarded to Milei in January. Organizers said the Argentine president will donate the funds to an initiative promoting stronger diplomatic ties between Israel and Latin American nations. The initiative will also focus on combating antisemitism in the region.
Milei’s support for Israel includes reversing Argentina’s voting history at the United Nations, designating Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist groups, and reopening investigations into bombings of jewish and Israeli targets in Argentina during the 1990s.This strong support for Israel has been widely noted.
Milei has also pledged to move Argentina’s embassy to jerusalem, following the lead of the U.S. and a few other countries. However,this move is not expected during the upcoming visit.
what’s next
Milei’s visit underscores Argentina’s shifting foreign policy and its commitment to strengthening relations with Israel. The diplomatic initiative funded by the Genesis Prize could further solidify these ties.