Netanyahu Hosts Argentine Ambassador, Exchanges Warm Messages Ahead of Major Sports Event
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Argentina's ambassador in Israel, exchanging gifts and warm messages from President Milei, highlighting deepening diplomatic ties ahead of a major sports event.
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- Netanyahu met Argentine ambassador Rabbi Shimon Axelwach to discuss growing bilateral ties.
- The ambassador gifted Netanyahu an official Argentine jersey and soccer ball from Buenos Aires.
- Argentine President Javier Milei sent a personal greeting praising Netanyahu's support.
- Netanyahu called Milei a true friend and affirmed Israel's broad support for Argentina.
- Netanyahu credited Milei's leadership for strengthening Argentina-Israel relations.
- The meeting ended with mutual wishes for success and a shared cheer for Argentina.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Rabbi Shimon Axelwach, the Argentine ambassador to Israel, in a cordial meeting emphasizing the strengthening ties between Israel and Argentina. The ambassador presented Netanyahu with an official Argentine national team jersey and a matching soccer ball sent from Buenos Aires as symbols of friendship. During the meeting, Netanyahu skillfully passed the ball back to the ambassador, eliciting laughter from those present.
The ambassador also played a personal greeting from Argentine President Javier Milei, who expressed his friendship and gratitude for Netanyahu's support of Argentina. Netanyahu responded warmly, calling Milei a true friend and affirming Israel's support for Argentina in many ways, including the upcoming international sports event scheduled for the next day.
Netanyahu highlighted the historic significance of the current diplomatic relationship, crediting President Milei's leadership for transforming Argentina into one of Israel's closest and most loyal allies on the international stage. The meeting concluded with mutual wishes for success and a shared cheer for Argentina.
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