Latin America
An embassy statement advised citizens and visitors to take precautions, such as avoiding crowds, not using cell phones in public and locking car doors.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar thanked Argentine President Javier Milei for efforts to hold the attackers accountable.
“I send my heartfelt condolences to you and the families of those who tragically perished in Bahía Blanca following the horrific floods,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“Latino survivors of the Hamas massacre tell their story for those who no longer can,” says producer Leah Soibel.
The planned trip follows an invitation to address the Israeli parliament extended to President Javier Milei last month by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohama.
Rescue teams completed the typically five-day trek in just 24 hours, under harsh conditions.
A bill submitted by Yamil Santoro would change Estado de Palestina street to Familia Bibas street in honor of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, dual Israeli-Argentinian citizens murdered in captivity by Hamas.
The Israeli foreign minister expressed appreciation for Buenos Aires’s decision to declare two days of national mourning for the Bibas children.
His younger brother, Eitan Horn, 38, remains captive in Gaza.
“The vast majority of the Hispanic evangelical community have a strong commitment to both Israel and the Jewish people around the world,” said Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference.
“I hope to be able to see many more Arab countries join the circle of peace with Israel in our region,” the president told the ambassadors.
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana told Gerardo Werthein that Javier Milei is the “most pro-Israeli president in the history” of the South American nation.
