Argentina has officially designated Hamas as a terrorist organization on Friday, the Office of President Javier Milei announced.
"The Hamas group has been declared by the Argentinian state as a international terrorist organization," the statement reads.
"President Javier Milei has an unwavering commitment to recognizing terrorist for what they are.
"This government has reiterated on multiple occasions its convictions that Argentina once against align itself with Western civilization, respectful of individual rights and its institutions.
For this reason, it must be acknowledged that those who attack such values are declared for what they are: terrorists.".
Javier Milei at the Western Wall, February 6, 2024 (credit: WESTERN WALL HERITAGE FOUNDATION).
Milei arrived to Israel earlier this year to show support for its war against Hamas, and stated that he would move the Argentinian embassy to Jerusalem. »