Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Argentine Ambassador Rabbi Shimon Wahnish on Saturday evening and conveyed a personal message to President Javier Milei ahead of the World Cup final. According to the report, Netanyahu said: 'Javier, you are a true friend. We support you and support Argentina tomorrow – good luck!'
The Zioneer has now obtained the exact wording of Prime Minister Netanyahu's personal message to Argentine President Javier Milei, delivered through Ambassador Rabbi Shimon Wahnish on Saturday evening. Netanyahu said: 'Javier, you are a true friend. We support you and support Argentina tomorrow – good luck!' The quote, reported by a source, omits any reference to Spain, which was included in an earlier version of the report.
The Zioneer first reported the meeting at 20:36 Jerusalem, noting that Netanyahu had conveyed support for Argentina and highlighted the political rift with Spain, whose left-wing government has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza. Later, at 20:46 Jerusalem, the desk published a more detailed version of that message. The current update provides the precise wording of Netanyahu's statement, which appears to focus solely on the personal relationship between the leaders.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the strong ties between Israel and Argentina under President Milei, a staunch supporter of Israel. Additionally, Minister Itamar Ben Gvir publicly cheered for Argentina in a social media post on Thursday. The broader context includes the strained relations between Israel and Spain, which Argentina faces in the final.
It remains unclear whether the absence of the Spain criticism in the new report reflects a different version of the message or a selective omission by the source. The Zioneer continues to monitor the development.
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