Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, currently in the United States, planned a subsequent visit to Argentina.

However, Argentine President Javier Milei, a firm Israel ally, asked that the visit be deferred, citing political sensitivities ahead of elections to the national legislature.

Milei’s office says the timing of the trip could prove disruptive in Argentina’s electoral climate.

Although the president strongly supports Israel diplomatically, officials argue the postponement is a general policy choice applied to all foreign leaders, not a reflection of bilateral tensions.

Argentina remains one of the few Latin American nations willing to host Netanyahu—though that openness is now tempered by the strategic priority of domestic political stability.

The decision underscores the balancing act faced by Milei’s government: maintaining pro-Israel credentials internationally while managing internal electoral dynamics.