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Argentine President Javier Milei participated in a song and dance routine at Israel's Independence Day torchlighting ceremony. The event also featured other torchlighters, including wounded soldier Ari Spitz and northern resident Ora Hatan. Milei received an honorary doctorate from Bar-Ilan University and was awarded a Medal of Honor by President Isaac Herzog.
citizen.co.zaAttendees at the event included members of the armed forces and their families, who were seen smiling, waving flags, and jumping. The ceremony was broadcast on television. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara watched Milei's performance.
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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.
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Multiple journalists and press associations urged the White House Correspondents' Association to condemn attacks on the media.
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