Argentine President Milei Performs at Israel Independence Day Ceremony

Other torchlighters included Ari Spitz, a soldier wounded in Gaza who lost both legs and an arm and walked onto the stage. Ora Hatan, a resident of northern Israel who has cooked meals for soldiers and refused evacuation, delivered a speech.

Milei visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem during his trip to Israel in the week of April 19, 2026. He received the Medal of Honor from President Isaac Herzog at a ceremony where some attendees wore head coverings and ritual fringes. Israel’s ambassador to Argentina, Eyal Sela, accompanied Milei.

Milei received an honorary doctorate from Bar-Ilan University and delivered a lecture on economics. Photo journalist Silvia Golan, born in Argentina, attended the lecture.

At the Israel Prize ceremony, Education Minister Yoav Kisch presented awards and was photographed with laureates. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana sat at the same table as Chief Justice Isaac Amit. The President's Residence hosted a ceremony honoring 120 soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces. The Jerusalem Theatre held the annual Bible Quiz, conceived by Aura Herzog.

U.S. media outlets reported criticism of President Donald Trump ahead of the White House correspondents’ dinner on April 26, 2026. Trump accepted the invitation this year after declining in previous terms. Huffington Post editor Whitney Snyder stated his publication would not attend, citing concerns over Trump's actions toward journalists.

Multiple journalists and press associations urged the White House Correspondents' Association to condemn attacks on the media.