A moment of tension was experienced this Wednesday at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem when a Palestinian terrorist attempted to attack Argentine President Javier Milei, who was entering the premises to participate in an academic activity as part of his official visit to Israel.
The incident occurred as Milei was getting out of the official vehicle. The Islamic extremist, who was carrying a Palestinian flag, began shouting “Free Palestine!” and ran toward the security barrier that separated the public from the head of state. The swift intervention of the Israeli security guards prevented the individual from breaching the barrier, and he was immediately subdued.
A few minutes later, another terrorist continued shouting from the opposite sidewalk, without managing to interrupt the president's progress, who entered the building without further incident.
El incidente.
Despite the attempted attack, Milei continued his official agenda as planned, which included activities of strong symbolic and diplomatic significance.
Milei's agenda in Israel
In his agenda in Israel, the Argentine president visited the Israeli Parliament (Knesset), where he delivered a passionate speech defending Israel's right to “legitimate self-defense against terrorism” and confirmed that Argentina will move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in 2026.
He also participated in a ceremony honoring the victims of October 7 and the hostages kidnapped by Hamas, together with local authorities and families. At Hebrew University, the scene of the incident, he gave a master class in which he highlighted the initial results of his economic adjustment program, which he called “the Argentine miracle.”
El terrorista intentado atacar al presidente Milei.
He was also awarded the prestigious Genesis Prize, known as the “Jewish Nobel,” which is given to non-Jewish leaders for their commitment to the international Jewish community. Milei announced that he will donate the prize to initiatives against antisemitism in Latin America.
The Argentine president's visit to Israel represents a deep shift in the country's foreign policy, with increasingly close alignment toward the West and, in particular, toward the Israeli state.
Before traveling back, the libertarian leader reaffirmed his commitment to freedom by signing a joint memorandum with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the fight against terrorism and cooperation between both countries.
