Why is Argentina becoming a 'great friend' of Israel amid its war crimes in Gaza?

[Bob]

I think it is a huge mistake for Argentina to get so involved with Israel.

Why is Argentina becoming a 'great friend' of Israel amid its war crimes in Gaza?

The election of Javier Milei and his administration's deepening relationship with Israel has prompted many to ask whether Argentina's traditional neutral approach has ended

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[Pink Panther]

I don't know anyone in BA that giddy about this other than a few Jewish friends I know that obviously are supportive of it.

 

[Avocado]

Very bad mistake to get involved with Israel and Ukraine. Just more mistakes by foolish President.

 

[Avocado]

How in the world does this benefit or help Argentina?

Argentina Declares Hamas a Terrorist Organization, in Move Designed to Show Support for Israel - Jewish Exponent

Argentina has officially designated Hamas an “international terrorist organization,” in a show of support for Israel.

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[import export]

Argentina on alert over possible attack.

Argentina on alert over possible Iranian attack

The Government of Argentina admitted Tuesday that it had received a security alert from Israel about a possible Iranian attack. Cabinet Chief Guillermo Francos said Israel expected “a very strong attack from Iran against targets that are friends.” Argentina has already suffered two anti-Jewish...

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[BA Bound]

Argentina on alert over possible attack.

Argentina on alert over possible Iranian attack

The Government of Argentina admitted Tuesday that it had received a security alert from Israel about a possible Iranian attack. Cabinet Chief Guillermo Francos said Israel expected “a very strong attack from Iran against targets that are friends.” Argentina has already suffered two anti-Jewish...

en.mercopress.com

I hope nothing happens here in Argentina. Argentina would have been one of the safest areas but with Milei constantly talking about Israel it might open it up to attacks.

 

[enbits]

I hope nothing happens here in Argentina. Argentina would have been one of the safest areas but with Milei constantly talking about Israel it might open it up to attacks.

We've been bombed twice already and an Argentinean prosecutor that was investigating Cristina Kirchner and Iran was murdered. Milei is no to blame.

 

[BA Bound]

We've been bombed twice already and an Argentinean prosecutor that was investigating Cristina Kirchner and Iran was murdered. Milei is no to blame.

Very true. They have hated Argentina far before Milei! But I'm sure the close relationship doesn't help.

 

[Uncle Wong]

We've been bombed twice already and an Argentinean prosecutor that was investigating Cristina Kirchner and Iran was murdered. Milei is no to blame.

Looks like they are increasing protection in Lebanon.

Argentina raises diplomatic protection in Lebanon due to security warning - Buenos Aires Herald

Chief of Staff Francos said that the government was alerted to a possible attack by Iran against ‘friends of Israel’

buenosairesherald.com

 

[Avocado]

No surprise here. This was easy to predict would happen.

Police in Argentina arrest 7 accused of plotting terror attacks on Jewish targets - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

The arrests followed raids in an operation reportedly initiated after a Jewish journalist was threatened.

www.jta.org

 

[Avocado]

Looks like they are increasing protection in Lebanon.

Argentina raises diplomatic protection in Lebanon due to security warning - Buenos Aires Herald

Chief of Staff Francos said that the government was alerted to a possible attack by Iran against ‘friends of Israel’

buenosairesherald.com

More warnings for Argentina.

Controversial article by Tehran newspaper warns Argentina over 'Iran enmity' | Buenos Aires Times