POLITICS Scandal in Congress: Kirchnerite, libertarian deputies row ends session Yesterday 19:02 Chamber of Deputies session ends early with pushing and shoving between La Libertad Avanza and Kirchnerite legislators.
DISCRIMINATION 'Discrimination': AFA slams 'anti-Semitic acts' by fans of All Boys 01-07-2025 09:55 Argentine football's governing body condemns "anti-Semitic" acts by fans of All Boys ahead of their match with Atlanta.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Argentina condemns Iran's 'threats' against IAEA chief Grossi 29-06-2025 11:07 Argentina's Foreign Ministry expresses support for UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi, stating it "categorically condemns the threats against him coming from Iran."
As I see it The world is Donald Trump’s playpen 28-06-2025 07:38 Trump clearly imagines he can reshape the rest of the world by treating lesser potentates like counters in a board game he has devised. by James Neilson
POLITICS Argentina to beef up Milei’s security for overseas travel 27-06-2025 13:02 Government will tighten security measures for President Javier Milei abroad against possible Iranian threats given Argentine leader’s support for Israel.
COURTS: AMIA BOMBING Judge orders trial in absentia for 10 suspects in 1994 AMIA bombing 26-06-2025 13:59 Argentina will try in absentia 10 Iranian and Lebanese nationals suspected of the deadly 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community centre that killed 85 people.
WAR IN MIDDLE EAST Ceasefire in Iran-Israel war takes hold 24-06-2025 13:41 Israel, in announcing it had agreed to Trump's ceasefire plan, said it had achieved all its military objectives; Iran announces it will respect truce, provided other side does too.
WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST Argentina raises security threat level amid Iran conflict 24-06-2025 10:14 Security was officially stepped up last Saturday following US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. Argentine embassies across the Middle East are now on ‘high’ alert. by Walter Curia
DIPLOMACY US tells Latin America to choose a side in Iran conflict 24-06-2025 09:40 Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean must choose "which side they are going to be on" in the conflict with Iran, says a US State Department official.
IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAMME IAEA seeks access to Iran nuclear sites and uranium stockpiles 23-06-2025 11:41 Rafael Grossi, head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, calls for inspectors to be allowed return to Iran's nuclear sites in a bid to "account for" Islamic republic's highly enriched uranium stockpiles.
STRIKES ON IRAN Trump: Iran nuclear facilities 'completely and totally obliterated' 21-06-2025 23:15 Washington joins Israel's air campaign against Tehran; US President Donald Trump announces US military has launched a "very successful attack" on three Iranian nuclear sites including the Fordo uranium enrichment plant.
As I see it High noon for Israel and the ayatollahs 21-06-2025 06:03 The Israelis hope that, by humiliating an incompetent regime and killing its military commanders one after another, they will encourage the Iranian people to take to the streets and help them remove it. by James Neilson
DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY President Milei: 'Iran is an enemy of Argentina' 20-06-2025 01:16 President declares Iran to be "an enemy of Argentina" during television interview; Milei says Israel is "saving Western civilisation" and vowed unwavering support amid conflict with Islamic republic.
ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT Trump tells Israel, world he’ll make Iran war decision in ‘next two weeks’ 19-06-2025 21:57 Israel says it welcomes ‘all help’ in striking Iran as US president states there is still a “substantial” chance of talks to end the conflict.
ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT Milei calls Netanyahu to express Argentina's support for Israel amid Iran conflict 17-06-2025 11:48 President Javier Milei speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu via telephone, expressing Argentina’s support amid major escalation in the Middle East.
ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT Trump says wants 'real end' to Israel-Iran conflict, not ceasefire 17-06-2025 11:05 US President Donald Trump said he wants a "real end" to the conflict between Israel and Iran, not just a ceasefire, as he leaves G7 summit early.
FOREIGN POLICY Argentina condemns Iran over Vahidi appointment, attack on Israel 16-06-2025 14:50 Milei’s office brands appointment of military officer allegedly linked to the AMIA bombing as “an unacceptable provocation.”
Foreign policy & diplomacy President Javier Milei honoured with ‘Jewish Nobel’ 13-06-2025 18:35 Argentina’s head of state awarded special prize by Israeli foundation.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei: Argentina will move Israel Embassy to Jerusalem in 2026 11-06-2025 23:21 President becomes first Argentine head of state to address Israeli Parliament, tells lawmakers he will move his country's Embassy to Jerusalem next year.
MILEI's FOREIGN TOUR Israel welcomes President Javier Milei for second official visit 10-06-2025 21:03 Benjamin Netanyahu greets President Javier Milei as a "true friend" of Israel.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei lands in Israel, makes second emotional visit to Wailing Wall 10-06-2025 10:05 President Milei arrives in Israel and visits the Wailing Wall: “I will always support the people of Israel with all my heart," he tells Jewish faithful at holy site.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY President Milei begins 10-day tour of Italy, France, Spain, Israel 05-06-2025 15:34 Javier Milei departs for the longest international tour of his Presidency; La Libertad Avanza leader will meet Pope Leo, Macron and Meloni, but the main event will be his time in Israel.
STAN POLOVETS INTERVIEW ‘Eyes of world are on Milei,’ says Stan Polovets, chair of Genesis Prize 04-06-2025 12:18 Businessman and philanthropist Stan Polovets will be among those honouring President Javier Milei with the Genesis Prize for his support of Israel and the shift in Argentina’s foreign policy. “He is clearly on the side of the Jewish community,” he declares, praising Milei’s economic reforms and his connection to Judaism. by Nicolás Gonzalez
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei to meet Meloni, Pope Leo, Netanyahu on 10-day international tour 31-05-2025 13:08 President’s 10-day tour will be the longest foreign trip so far of term in office; Stops in Rome, with Meloni and Pope meetings on the agenda; Trip to end in Israel, where Milei will address Knesset.
FOREIGN POLICY Milei to receive prize in Israel next month, speak at Knesset 28-05-2025 14:36 President Javier Milei will return to Jerusalem next month to receive an award and address Israel's parliament.
Foreign relations & diplomacy President Milei postpones scheduled trip to Israel 19-03-2025 23:31 Tensions in Israel and Argentina lead to suspension of President Javier Milei’s trip; Decision made as conflict rages in Middle East and protests pick up at home.
GAZA WAR Israel vows to fight in Gaza after deadliest strikes since truce 18-03-2025 09:47 Israel unleashed its most intense strikes on the Gaza Strip since a January ceasefire, with health ministry reporting 400 people killed, and Hamas accusing Benjamin Netanyahu of deciding to "resume war" after a deadlock on extending the truce.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei to visit Spain, make second trip to Israel 04-03-2025 14:49 President Javier Milei will travel to Tel Aviv on March 23, according to the government; La Libertad Avanza leader hopes to meet PM Netanyahu and ink memorandum on security and defence collaboration. by James Grainger
CONFLICT IN MIDDLE EAST Hamas hands over bodies of Israel's Bibas family, elderly hostage 20-02-2025 10:36 Hamas militants hand the bodies of four hostages taken into Gaza during their October 7, 2023 attack, reportedly including members of the Bibas family – symbols of Israel's ordeal since the Gaza war began.
CONFLICT IN MIDDLE EAST Israel hostage group mourns 'heart-shattering' death of Bibas babies 19-02-2025 16:45 Israel confirms that Hamas will hand over bodies of three remaining members of the Bibas family in upcoming hostage exchange, including children Ariel and Kfir.
GAZA CEASEFIRE Hamas, Israel complete sixth hostage-prisoner swap 17-02-2025 15:18 Argentine Yair Horn was released Saturday as part of the sixth hostage-prisoner swap under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, appearing in better condition than hostages released the week before.
OPINION & ANALYSIS Trump and Gaza: No laughing matter 07-02-2025 10:01 What Trump wants to happen in Gaza is downright dangerous and could have dire consequences for a region that has triggered one war after another for decades. by David Smith
As I see it Mar-a-Lago on the Med 07-02-2025 09:58 Why is Trump’s suggestion being derided as hopelessly far-fetched and reactionary? by James Neilson
MIDDLE EAST 'We live or die here': Gazans reject Trump proposal 06-02-2025 13:35 War-displaced Palestinians say they would never agree to give up the territory.
Crisis in Middle East US appears to backtrack as Trump’s Gaza plan sparks global outcry 06-02-2025 13:28 Palestinians, Arab governments and world leaders respond with criticism to Donald Trump’s shock suggestion that the United States should take over Gaza.
GEOPOLITICS Trump flashes newfound imperialist streak in White House return 06-02-2025 13:09 US presient's surprise proposition to take control of the Gaza Strip is just the latest signal that his new foreign policy doctrine revolves around expanding the US footprint across the globe.
CRISIS IN MIDDLE EAST Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza as he welcomes Netanyahu 04-02-2025 22:07 Benjamin Netanyahu met Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday for crucial talks on the truce with Hamas, as the US president suggested permanently resettling Palestinians from war-battered Gaza.
HAMAS HOSTAGE RELEASE After Gaza hostage release, Israeli family demand 'answers' on wife, sons 04-02-2025 07:41 Bibas family demands "answers" from Israel and Hamas over fate of child hostages, Argentine mother following kidnapping in Gaza.
HAMAS' ISRAELI HOSTAGES Foreign Minister travels to Israel to meet with families of hostages 01-02-2025 08:52 Argentina's Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein arrives in Israel on Saturday, where he will meet with families of the hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
Hostage Release Gaza militants hand over eight more hostages 30-01-2025 11:17 Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in southern Gaza near the family home of slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar Thursday to witness the ceasefire's third hostage-prisoner exchange.
Hostage Release Gaza hostage families conflicted over those not on release list 24-01-2025 11:06 Argentine-Israeli Itzik Horn has one son on the list of 33 hostages to be freed, and another who will remain in Gaza until further notice.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES The 86th victim 18-01-2025 06:41 Ten years later, Argentine society is still owed an explanation of a bafflingly mysterious death. by Michael Soltys
Hostage Release Fate of two child hostages grips Israel after Gaza deal 17-01-2025 15:53 Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage held captive by Hamas, could be released during the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Israeli's hope he returns alive.
WAR IN MIDDLE EAST Milei 'eagerly' awaiting release of Israeli-Argentine hostages 17-01-2025 09:28 President Milei says he hopes US president-elect Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are "successful" in securing the release of hostages.
Release of Hostages Who are the seven Argentine hostages awaiting release from Hamas? 16-01-2025 17:32 Shiri Silberman Bibas and her sons Ariel and Kfir are the most high-profile hostages who could be released in the first phase of the ceasefire deal.
Israel Palestinian Conflict Air strikes in Gaza crush joy of ceasefire deal 16-01-2025 12:16 Israeli air strikes have killed 73 people and injured 200 since Wednesday’s ceasefire announcement, according to Gaza's civil defence agency.
WAR IN MIDDLE EAST Israel, Hamas agree Gaza ceasefire, hostage release deal 15-01-2025 20:09 Multiphase ceasefire deal, brokered by the United States, Qatar and Egypt, commits Israel and Hamas to ending the war in Gaza after 15 months.
MIDDLE EAST World leaders react to Israel-Lebanon war ceasefire 27-11-2024 12:03 Biden calls for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanese militant group. Many other world leaders chime in and offer support for the proclamation.
CATHOLIC LEADER Pope slams 'invader arrogance' in 'Palestine' and Ukraine 25-11-2024 14:11 Marking 40 years of a peace deal between Chile and Argentina, Francis recalls ongoing conflicts where the "arrogance of the invader prevails over dialogue."
International criminal court World leaders split as ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu 21-11-2024 14:38 Global reaction as International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as a Hamas' top military chief.