Argentina's President Javier Milei Honored as 'Friend of Israel' in New York
Argentine President Javier Milei received the "Friend of Israel" award in New York during his visit for the UN General Assembly, his office announced. During the trip, Milei also made significant statements on capitalism and religion.
Upon receiving the award, Milei pledged to remain a friend of Israel throughout his life. He later joined yeshiva students in Queens, participating in dancing and chanting "Am Yisrael Chai" (The People of Israel Live).
Milei addressed economic and religious themes, asserting that capitalism is a divine system created by God to allow labor to continue after the fall of man. He stated that divine providence has always guided humanity, leaving a path open to return to God's kingdom. The Argentine leader emphasized that humanity's task is to restore lost abundance and eternity on Earth by observing commandments.
He rejected criticisms of capitalism as greed-based, calling it a misconception. Milei argued that capitalism is founded on love of good, the right to own property, and the belief that this right is sacred and inviolable, even by a sovereign. He concluded that there is no "third way," only a choice between good and evil, with good leading to prosperity and evil to decline, stressing that individual choices determine the outcome.
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