Argentine President Javier Milei met with ⁢Chief Rabbi David Yosef of the‍ Sephardic community of Israel on Tuesday, November 12, 2025, in a meeting described by observers ⁢as⁣ reflecting⁢ the President’s affinity for Jewish tradition. This encounter follows a previous ⁤meeting between the two during one of Milei’s visits to Israel.

Strengthening ⁢Strategic Alliances

The ⁣presence of Israeli ⁢Ambassador to argentina, Eyal Sela, at the meeting underscores the Milei governance’s prioritization of a strong relationship with Israel.‍ Milei has consistently ⁢identified Israel, alongside the United States,⁤ as a key strategic ally⁣ for⁢ Argentina. This alignment signals a ⁣potential shift in ⁣Argentina’s foreign policy, notably concerning its historical stance in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Key Participants in the Meeting

In addition to Ambassador Sela and Rabbi ⁢Yosef, Argentine Sephardic Chief Rabbi isaac⁤ Sacca of Buenos Aires also ⁤participated in ⁣the discussions.President Milei was accompanied⁣ solely by his official ⁤translator,⁣ Walter Kerr, as documented in ⁣a photograph released by the Presidential office.The limited Argentine delegation ‍suggests a focused, intimate setting for ‍the talks.

This‍ meeting reinforces President Milei’s publicly stated admiration for Jewish tradition and his commitment to bolstering ties with⁤ Israel, a‍ cornerstone of his foreign policy agenda. Further details regarding the specific topics discussed during the meeting ⁣have not ‍yet been released.