Milei’s Embrace of Judaism Seals Argentina Pro-Israel Stance
- Incoming leader stops in Queens before any other US meetings
- President-elect’s stand is largely unique in Latin America
Javier Milei visited Menachem Mendel Schneerson’s grave to pay respects on Monday.
Photographer: Andres Kudacki/AP Photo
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Javier Milei’s incoming administration is shaping up to be one of the most pro-Israel governments in Argentina’s history, at a time other Latin American nations have spoken out against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy to eradicate Hamas.
A week after winning the Nov. 19 runoff election, Milei arrived in New York on Monday morning for his first trip abroad as president-elect and headed straight to the tomb of a famous orthodox Jewish rabbi in Queens. Donning a kippah and all black outfit, he visited Menachem Mendel Schneerson’s grave to pay respects.