Tag: Argentina
Mengele lived openly in Argentina for years, declassified archives show
Declassified archival files made public by Argentinian President Javier Milei prove that Josef Mengele, the infamous Nazi concentration camp doctor known as the “Angel of Death,” lived openly in the country after World War...
Israel FM: Argentina may open Jerusalem embassy this spring
Israel is expecting Argentine President Javier Milei to visit in April or May to open his country’s embassy in Jerusalem, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Tuesday.
“We hope to have the president in...
Israeli chief rabbi blesses Milei during Argentina visit
The Sephardi chief rabbi of Israel on Tuesday blessed Argentinian President Javier Milei for his unflinching support for the Jewish state, amid burgeoning ties between the two nations.
“The entire Jewish nation prays for your...
Argentine court detains Nazi’s daughter over looted art
A judge in Argentina on Tuesday placed the daughter of a late Nazi under house arrest after police failed to find a painting believed to be in her possession, which was stolen from a...
Argentine raid fails to recover Nazi-looted painting
Law enforcement agents in Argentina on Tuesday raided a house south of Buenos Aires in search of a suspected Nazi-looted painting that surfaced online recently, but the object had been removed by the time they arrived,...
Kosher meals labeled ‘Free Palestine’ served on Iberia flight
Jewish passengers aboard a flight from Buenos Aires to Madrid had the phrase “Free Palestine” scribbled on their kosher meals on Tuesday, according to an Argentine Jewish group.
DAIA, the umbrella group of Jewish communities...
Argentina probes antisemitic incidents at soccer match
Argentine authorities and soccer officials have launched multiple investigations after a series of antisemitic incidents involving Club Atlético All Boys fans during a match against Atlanta on Sunday. Atlanta is a team known for...
Argentine president vows support for Israel at Western Wall
Argentinian President Javier Milei started his official state visit to Israel on Monday with an emotional pledge at Jerusalem’s Western Wall that he will “always stand” with the Jewish state, which he called "the...
El Al to launch flights to Argentina
El Al plans to launch direct flights from Tel Aviv to Buenos Aires in a renewed foray to South America, Argentina’s ambassador to Israel said on Friday.
An official announcement of the long-awaited move will...
Argentina’s President Milei to receive $1m Genesis Prize in Israel
Argentina’s President Javier Milei will be awarded the $1 million Genesis Prize during his visit to Israel next month.
The staunchly pro-Israel leader is to receive the prize during his June 11 speech at Israel’s parliament. The award...