Milei says Argentina to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem in 2026
"I am proud to announce before you that in 2026 we will make effective the move of our embassy to the city of west Jerusalem," Milei said in a speech in the Israeli parliament during an official state visit. Argentina's embassy is currently located near the coastal city of Tel Aviv.
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