Perhaps Trump was pressured into doing it, by Israel.

I had ZERO idea that Milei was so closely linked with the Zionist cause. But here's a summary, from Grok:

Personal and Spiritual Connections Javier Milei, Argentina's libertarian president, has developed a deep personal affinity for Judaism and Zionism, despite being raised Roman Catholic. This began around 2021, reportedly as a way to counter accusations of neo-Nazi sympathies during his political rise.

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He studies Torah and Kabbalah under Rabbi Shimon Axel Wahnish, an Orthodox rabbi who has become a close advisor and was appointed Argentina's ambassador to Israel.

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Milei has publicly expressed intentions to convert to Judaism, prays at the Western Wall during visits to Israel, quotes Jewish texts in speeches, and has entered events to the sound of a shofar.

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He describes Israel as a "beacon of light" and aligns his worldview with Zionist principles, viewing the Jewish state as a defender of Western liberal democracy.

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Diplomatic and Political TiesMilei's administration has prioritized Israel in foreign policy, marking a sharp departure from Argentina's historically balanced stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His first overseas trip as president in February 2024 was to Israel, where he met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, and families of Israeli hostages.

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He pledged to move Argentina's embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem—a symbolic endorsement of Israel's claim to the city, echoing U.S. policy under Donald Trump—and condemned Hamas as a terrorist group, vowing to blacklist it.

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Argentina under Milei has voted alongside Israel and the U.S. at the UN, rejected BRICS membership to align with the "free world," and applied for NATO partner status.

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In August 2025, Milei launched the "Isaac Accords," a $1 million initiative (funded by his Genesis Prize, awarded for his Jewish advocacy) to foster ties between Israel and Latin American countries, including anti-terrorism cooperation.

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He has defended Israel's military actions in Gaza as having "no excesses" and accused the UN of hypocrisy for criticizing Jerusalem.

Netanyahu has called Milei a "great friend" and hosted him personally.

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Ideological and Geopolitical AlignmentMilei's support for Israel stems from his anarcho-capitalist ideology, seeing the country as a pro-Western, capitalist bulwark against "socialism" and "terrorism."

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Analysts describe this as "revisionist Zionism," blending his libertarianism with unconditional backing of Israel's policies, including its Gaza operations.

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This alignment is seen as a geopolitical move to court U.S. conservatives like Trump, distancing Argentina from multipolar blocs like BRICS.

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During his 2023 campaign, he waved Israeli flags at rallies and invoked Jewish history to bolster his image.

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Criticisms and Domestic BacklashWhile praised by Israeli leaders, Milei's stance has sparked controversy in Argentina, home to Latin America's largest Jewish community (about 250,000).

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Some Jewish groups and leftists protest his "fanatical" Zionism as conflating Judaism with Israeli policy, potentially fueling antisemitism by politicizing faith.

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Demonstrations in Buenos Aires have decried his "alignment with Zionism and imperialism," especially amid Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

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Critics, including on X, label him a "Zionist puppet" or accuse him of prioritizing Israel over Argentine interests, like economic aid from Trump.

A 2024 book explores his "obsession" as potentially backfiring on Jewish communities.

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Aspect Key Examples Implications Personal Torah studies with Rabbi Wahnish; intent to convert; Western Wall prayers Positions Milei as a "philosemite" convert, blending faith with politics

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Diplomatic Embassy move pledge; Isaac Accords; Hamas blacklist Strengthens bilateral ties but isolates Argentina regionally

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Ideological Views Israel as anti-terrorism model; UN criticisms Aligns with U.S.-Israel axis against multipolarity

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Criticisms Protests by Argentine Jews/leftists; "Zionist controlled" accusations Risks domestic division and global isolation

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Overall, Milei's links reflect a fervent ideological embrace of Zionism, driving unprecedented pro-Israel policies, though they remain polarizing both at home and abroad.