President of Argentina Javier Milei visited Wednesday the KKL-JNF's Grove of Nations in Jerusalem and planted a tree as a symbol of peace and unity between Argentina and Israel, making him the first president to participate in this meaningful tradition since the brutal onslaught by Hamas on Oct. 7 and the ensuing war.
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KKL-JNF Chairwoman Ifat Ovadia-Luski said of the visit, "On this important occasion, we remember to thank the president of Argentina, Mr. Javier Milei for participating in the years long tradition, joining a line of presidents and world leaders that planed a tree at KKL-JNF's Grove of Nations. This heartwarming gesture during the hardships Israel is enduring throughout the war has a deep meaning not only to us at KKL-JNF, but to all civilians of Israel and the Jewish community in Argentina.
"We also wish to thank KKL-JNF's friends and allies in Argentina for the warm and deep connection that has been formed in recent years and especially in the difficult times Israel is experiencing. I am happy and proud that the president, despite the challenging circumstances chose to come to KKL-JNF's grove of nations here in the Jerusalem mountains and plant a tree of peace and hope - a shared hope for both nations to strengthen ties and further cooperation," she said.
