Javier Milei

Milei praises ‘Judeo-Christian values’ at Chabad event as Argentina courts European Jews

Milei has long studied Judaism and has said he wants to convert after leaving office but sees Jewish practice, including the observance of Shabbat, as incompatible with the presidency.

Argentina's president, Javier Milei, greets attendees at a major Chabad event in Buenos Aires, June 8, 2026.
Argentina's President Javier Milei sings the national anthem alongside members of cabinet outside the Buenos Aires Cabildo on the day of the traditional Te Deum to commemorate the 216th anniversary of the May Revolution, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 25, 2026.

Milei clashes with Argentina's soccer boss over corruption scandals weeks before World Cup

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026.

Smotrich flies to Washington to meet Latin American leaders, expand Isaac Accords

Openly discussing his personal affinity for Judaism, Argentina’s President Javier Milei says that he intends to convert to Judaism after leaving office.PremiumPremium

Israel’s biggest diplomatic win since the Abraham Accords came from Milei’s Argentina


Iran and Hezbollah responsible for AMIA and Israel embassy bombings, Argentina says

Milei told the Argentinian Jewish community that he was doing all he could to bring the perpetrators of the bombing to justice as part of his campaign.

 The Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, before it was destroyed in a terrorist attack.

Speaking at Miami synagogue, Argentina’s Javier Milei reveals he has Jewish heritage

Milei made the revelation while speaking Wednesday night at the Shul of Bal Harbor, a large Chabad synagogue in the Miami area.

Argentine president-elect Javier Milei addresses supporters after winning Argentina's runoff presidential election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 19, 2023

Argentina freezes embassy move to Jerusalem, approves new ambassador to Israel

Argentina’s government froze it’s initiative to move it’s embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in order to appoint Rabbi Axel Wahnish to be the new Argentinian ambassador to Israel.

 President Javier Milei, standing next to Rabbi Zvi Klor (L) and Rabbi AXel Wahnish (R) on the roof of the Aish World Center in Jerusalem, February 9, 2024.

Javier Milei's rabbi to 'Post': How the Argentinian president fell in love with Judaism - exclusive

Milei's visit to the Western Wall was one of the first things he did when he arrived in the Holy Land, bringing the leader to tears.

 Javier Milei at the Western Wall, February 6, 2024

Argentina Jewish group condemns Milei’s decision to shutter country’s anti-discrimination office

“Discrimination in Argentina is a problem suffered by various groups,” the country’s umbrella Jewish group said.

 Argentina's President Javier Milei looks on during a visit to Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre, in Jerusalem, February 7, 2024.

Argentina thanks Israel for hostages' rescue

"The Office of the President thanks the Israeli Defense Forces, the Shabak and the Israeli Police for having successfully completed the rescue of the Argentines Fernando Simon Marman and Louis Har."

 Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Argentinian President Javier Milei

First female Argentine saint brings together Pope Francis and Milei

Milei, a maverick right-wing libertarian, in the past called Francis an "imbecile," a "son-of-a-bitch preaching communism" and the devil's man on earth.

 Argentina's President Javier Milei looks on during a visit to Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre, in Jerusalem, February 7, 2024.

Grapevine, February 9, 2024: A presidential bible

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG presents a bilingual edition of the Koren Bible to Argentine President Javier Milei.

Argentina's President Milei embraces spirituality during his visit to the Old City

Milei regularly studies Torah and has shown a close connection with the Chabad movement.

 President Javier Milei, standing next to Rabbi Zvi Klor (L) and Rabbi AXel Wahnish (R) on the roof of the Aish World Center in Jerusalem, February 9, 2024.

Argentina's Javier Milei condemns Hamas on visit to Oct. 7 massacre site

"We continue to reaffirm our solidarity towards the State of Israel and our support for Israel's right to Israel's right to legitimate self-defense," President Milei stated.

  President Herzog tours Kibbutz Nir Oz on Gaza border with President Milei of Argentina