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Javier Milei

Javier Milei is the current president of Argentina. Noted for his similarities Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro, his policies have been characterized as right-wing libertarian and populist, with a lean towards anarcho-capitalism. He has also advocated for freedom of choice over a variety of issues, such as prostitution, drugs, same-sex marriage, and gun control. 

Milei has also been noted for his eccentric personality and even has a superhero persona, General AnCap.

Despite having been raised Catholic, Milei has been vocal about his admiration for Judaism and claims to read the Torah every day and having considered formally converting. He has also advocated for closer ties with Israel and stated his intention to move Argentina's embassy to Jerusalem.

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

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

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

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

By Juan Melamed/JTA
 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 freezes embassy move to Jerusalem, approves new ambassador to Israel

 Javier Milei at the Western Wall, February 6, 2024

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

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

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

By Juan Melamed/JTA
 Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Argentinian President Javier Milei

Argentina thanks Israel for hostages' rescue

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

First female Argentine saint brings together Pope Francis and Milei

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

Grapevine, February 9, 2024: A presidential bible

 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 President Milei embraces spirituality during his visit to the Old City

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

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

 Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Argentinian President Javier Milei

Argentina's President Milei meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem

 Javier Milei at the Western Wall, February 6, 2024

'A partner of Zionist occupiers': Hamas, Arab world slams Argentina

 Argentina President-elect Javier Milei visited the Argentina's President-Elect, Javier Milei, made a significant visit to the Ohel, the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, in Queens, New York. This visit marks his first international trip since his election victory, November 27th, 2023.

Between Jerusalem and Rome: Visits by Argentinian president Javier Milei

 Javier Milei at the Western Wall, February 6, 2024

Argentina's Javier Milei, in Israel, vows to move embassy to Jerusalem

 ARGENTINA’S PRESIDENT Javier Milei takes part in a Hanukkah celebration in Buenos Aires, last week.

Argentina's Javier Milei says he will visit Israel in 'coming weeks'

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 ARGENTINA’S PRESIDENT Javier Milei takes part in a Hanukkah celebration in Buenos Aires, last week.

Argentine President Javier Milei speaks at Jewish sports tournament’s opening ceremony

By Juan Melamed/JTA
 ARGENTINA’S PRESIDENT Javier Milei waves to supporters, as his sister Karina Milei looks on, after his swearing-in ceremony in Buenos Aires, earlier this month.

Milei’s maverick move for Argentina and its lessons for Israel - opinion

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

Argentina's Milei gives top legal role to former justice minister who resigned over neo-Nazi ties

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA