Benjamin Netanyahu: "Javier, you are a friend. A true friend. You are a great friend. We support…"
“Javier, you are a friend. A true friend. You are a great friend. We support you, we support Argentina in so many ways, including tomorrow. Good luck!”
— Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister
✦ Summary · July 19, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Argentina’s ambassador to Israel, who presented him with a national team jersey and a recorded message from Argentine President Javier Milei. In that message, Milei expressed gratitude for Netanyahu’s backing. Responding, Netanyahu offered his support for both Milei and the Argentine squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup final against Spain, saying he would be rooting for Argentina. The match takes place Sunday at a stadium in New York, with Lionel Messi leading the Argentine team. The exchange underscores the diplomatic friendship between the two leaders.
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- samaa.tv ↗︎19 JUL 2026