Milei hailed for his historic support for Israel

Outgoing Israeli Ambassador Eyal Sela lauded Argentine President Javier Milei for significantly transforming bilateral ties and influencing Latin America and beyond. Sela, who completed a four-year term in Buenos Aires, stated, "Milei is Israel’s best friend in Latin America," noting a "180-degree change in relations with Israel" since Milei took office in December 2023. Milei's support includes backing Israel's war against terrorism, three wartime visits to Israel, advocating for Israeli hostages, designating terrorist organizations, and promoting the "Isaac Accords" to expand the Abraham Accords in Latin America. He has also pledged to move Argentina's embassy to Jerusalem, though the timing is now expected after next year's Argentine elections. The only point of contention has been an Israeli company drilling near the Falkland Islands, prompting Argentina to plan criminal charges. Looking ahead, increased trade and direct flights between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires are anticipated to begin in November.