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Netanyahu Wishes Argentina Success Ahead of World Cup Final in Meeting with Ambassador
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 18, 2026
What happened
Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Argentina's ambassador in Israel to express support for Argentina in the upcoming World Cup final, exchanging greetings with President Javier Milei and showing enthusiasm for the match.
- 01Prime Minister Netanyahu met Argentina's ambassador to Israel ahead of the World Cup final.
- 02Netanyahu conveyed support for Argentina and impressed the ambassador by heading a soccer ball indoors.
- 03The ambassador relayed greetings from Argentine President Javier Milei to Netanyahu.
- 04Milei expressed appreciation for Netanyahu's support of Argentina.
- 05Netanyahu called Milei a true friend and wished Argentina success in the final.
- 06The meeting highlighted warm ties and mutual support between Israel and Argentina.
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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 18, 2026
Netanyahu Wishes Argentina Success Ahead of World Cup Final in Meeting with Ambassador
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 18, 2026
Prime Minister Netanyahu Expresses Support for Argentina Ahead of World Cup Final
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