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Benjamin Netanyahu switches Israel's position to favor Argentina in Falklands dispute
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly ordered a shift in Israel’s official stance on the Falklands, urging support for direct talks between Argentina and the UK without formally backing Argentina’s sovereignty claim.
- Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon called for negotiations between Buenos Aires and London, acknowledging the importance of the issue to Argentina and its diplomatic efforts under international law.
- The reported position change marks a significant shift in Israel’s involvement in the Falklands dispute, raising concerns that Israel might fully support Argentina if the UK escalates sanctions on West Bank settlements.
- Israel’s embassy in the UK denied any directive from Netanyahu to alter Israel’s position, calling the report false.
- The diplomatic tensions come amid deteriorating UK-Israel relations following UK sanctions on Israeli settlements and the downgrading of the UK consulate in Jerusalem, while Israel maintains strong ties with Argentina, highlighted by recent visits from Argentine President Javier Milei.
