Overview
- Sephardi Chief Rabbi David (Dovid) Yosef met President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires as part of an official visit to Jewish communities in Argentina.
- Israel’s ambassador to Argentina, Eyal Sela, attended the meeting at the presidential palace.
- Rabbi Yosef praised Milei’s support for Israel, saying the Jewish people pray for his success and that he will be remembered on the right side of history.
- Milei has repeatedly affirmed Israel’s right to defend itself since the conflict in Gaza began.
- Earlier this year he announced his intention to move Argentina’s embassy to Jerusalem, fulfilled a pledge by making Israel his first trip abroad, and last year received the Genesis Prize recognizing his pro‑Israel stance.