Israeli President Herzog welcomes Argentina's Milei to Jerusalem
Israeli President Isaac Herzog welcomed his Argentine counterpart Javier Milei to Jerusalem for a state visit on Tuesday.
At a ceremony, Herzog praised the close ties between the two countries. In his speech, Milei described Israel as a "beacon of freedom" in the fight against terror.
According to his office, Herzog said that "in the face of the Iranian threat – a threat to all of humanity – we must stand united and resolute. Israel cannot tolerate an Iran with nuclear weapons."
Israel's allies and the world should not tolerate it either, he added. He also praised Milei's commitment to fighting anti-Semitism and terrorism.
Milei emphasized that Argentina would continue to stand firmly alongside Israel.
He recalled the attacks on the Israeli embassy and a Jewish community centre in Argentina more than three decades ago, as well as the 27 Argentinians killed in the attack by Hamas and other extremist groups on October 7, 2023.
Milei called for the unconditional release of the hostages still being held in the Gaza Strip, including four with Argentine citizenship.
Herzog thanked Milei for his solidarity, calling him "a true friend of Israel." Both presidents announced plans to further expand bilateral cooperation.
Milei, seen as a close ally of Israel, arrived in the country on Monday evening and will remain there until Thursday.
On Wednesday, he is scheduled to deliver a speech in the Knesset in Jerusalem.
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