Argentine President Javier Milei Honors October 7 Victims
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Argentine President Javier Milei posted a message on X supporting Israel on the three-year anniversary of the October 7th massacre, tweeting "AM ISRAEL JAI" with an image of the Israeli flag. Known for his strong pro-Israel stance, Milei met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last month, who praised him as a great leader. Milei has also expressed deep admiration for Netanyahu, stating Israel might not exist without him. His connection to Judaism is highlighted by his visits to religious sites and his drawing inspiration from biblical texts.
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- Argentine President Javier Milei posted "AM ISRAEL JAI" on X marking the October 7th anniversary.
- Milei's tweet featured an image of the Israeli flag and the phrase "Am Yisrael Chai."
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously praised Milei for his "unreserved and unwavering support" for Israel.
- Milei stated that Israel might not exist today without Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The Argentine president has shown a deep connection to Jewish tradition and biblical texts.
- Milei received an "Ohev Yisrael" award for his support of Israel and the Jewish people.
Argentine President Javier Milei posted a message on his X account on Wednesday, marking the three-year anniversary of the October 7th massacre. Known for his strong support of Israel, Milei tweeted "AM ISRAEL JAI," meaning "Israel Lives." The accompanying image featured a clenched fist adorned with the Israeli flag and the traditional Hebrew phrase "Am Yisrael Chai."
Milei's tweet, posted at 4:04 PM Israel time, reinforces his consistent stance supporting Israel internationally. Elected in 2023, Milei has become one of the world's most vocal leaders in backing Israel. Last month, during a visit to New York for the UN General Assembly, he met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who thanked the Argentine president for his "unreserved and unwavering support."
Netanyahu described Milei as "one of the great leaders of our generation," adding, "You stand for truth. You don't care, you just speak for truth. That's why you support Israel because we share this common heritage of justice and speaking for truth, and there is no one who does it better than you."
Milei himself stated in a French media interview that without Netanyahu, an "exceptional leader with geopolitical vision," he doubted Israel would still exist, posing a danger not only to Israel but also to Europe and the entire West.
Milei's connection to Torah and Hasidic Judaism is evident in his frequent visits to the tomb of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in Queens, New York. During his recent trip, he visited the tomb on the eve of Hoshana Rabbah and also attended the "Drachei Torah" yeshiva, where he received an "Ohev Yisrael" award for his support of Israel and the Jewish people.
On the evening of Simchat Torah, Milei shared an Instagram story showing him meeting with Rabbi Levi Matosov, a Chabad emissary to the European Union institutions. He chose to accompany the photo with a special melody played during Simchat Torah Hakafot, traditionally associated with the father of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Milei has often cited the Book of Exodus as the most important liberation story in humanity, drawing inspiration from biblical texts.
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