Overview
- President Javier Milei announced the timeline during a speech to Paraguay's Congress at the end of his state visit.
- He highlighted Paraguay's December 2024 move to Jerusalem as a regional example Argentina will follow.
- Milei affirmed support for Israel's right to self-defense and emphasized closer ties with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Argentina would join a small group of countries with embassies in Jerusalem, while most keep missions in Tel Aviv because the city's status remains disputed.
- Ambassador Axel Wahnish already resides in Jerusalem, though Argentina's embassy operations continue in Hertzlia near Tel Aviv.