News of israel

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."

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

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

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.

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.

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.

President Javier Milei honoured with ‘Jewish Nobel’

13-06-2025 18:35 Argentina’s head of state awarded special prize by Israeli foundation.

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.

‘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

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.

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

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.

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

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."