Argentina Declares Hamas a Terrorist Organization
President Javier Milei's administration aligns with Israel and the U.S., citing Hamas' ties to Iran and historical attacks.
- Argentina has officially designated Hamas as a terrorist organization and frozen its financial assets.
- The decision is a symbolic move to show strong support for Israel and align Argentina with Western allies.
- President Milei cited Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel and its connections to Iran as key reasons for the designation.
- Argentina's judiciary has previously blamed Iran for two deadly bombings in Buenos Aires in the 1990s.
- Milei has committed to moving Argentina's embassy to Jerusalem, further solidifying ties with Israel.