"I will always be by your side": Javier Milei visited the Western Wall and reaffirmed his support for Israel.
President Javier Milei visited the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem on Monday night, a significant stop on his international tour that has already taken him to Italy, Spain, and France. Accompanied by the Argentine ambassador to Israel , Axel Wahnish, the president prayed at Judaism's holiest site and made clear his support for the country. Israel , Javier Milei , and the Wailing Wall were some of the most searched topics in recent hours.
"I want you to know that I support Israel wholeheartedly, because I believe it is the just cause and the cause of the West. I will always stand by it," Milei said in front of the wall. The president arrived directly from Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport and was taken to the Old City for this spiritual and political visit.
At the King David Hotel, where he will be staying, he was greeted by supporters who awaited him with flags and chants. For security reasons, a heavy operation was organized both inside and outside the building. His arrival generated excitement in the local media and the Jewish community.
This Tuesday, he will begin his official agenda in Israel. He is scheduled to meet with President Isaac Herzog at noon, and later with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . Both meetings are part of a strategy of diplomatic rapprochement between Argentina and Israel , promoted by the current administration.
Milei will also give a speech before the Israeli Parliament, where he will be recognized with an award. In his speech, he is expected to reinforce his support for the country and condemn the actions of Hamas, referring to the October 7, 2023, attack on the Gaza Strip.
Within this framework, he will participate in activities with the families of the victims of that attack. According to official sources, the president prioritized this meeting as a central part of his visit. Relations between Argentina and Israel have strengthened since he took office, and this tour seeks to consolidate that closeness.
Milei's visit to the Western Wall was no coincidence. Those close to her explained that it was a personal decision. She had been there on a previous visit and wanted to repeat the experience as a sign of respect and support.
Israel is the penultimate stop on his international tour, which will conclude in the coming hours. With this stop, Javier Milei made it clear that he is fully aligned with Israel. He expressed this through gestures, words, and political decisions. Thus, he concluded one of the most symbolic sections of his trip.
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