Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered Israel to back Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands, instructing diplomats to shift Israel's official stance, join Buenos Aires in calling for direct talks on the islands' fut

2026-10-24

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered Israel to back Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands, instructing diplomats to shift Israel's official stance, join Buenos Aires in calling for direct talks on the islands' future, and acknowledge Argentina's historical ties to the territory. Netanyahu is close to Argentine President Javier Milei. The decision comes after UK foreign minister Ed Miliband last month moved to impose economic sanctions on West Bank settlements; Netanyahu changed his position against that backdrop.