Argentina’s President Javier Milei appears emotional as he visits Jerusalem’s Western Wall

(6 Feb 2024) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Jerusalem - 6 February 2024 1. Argentine President Javier Milei (right) with Rabbi Axel Wahnish; Milei and Wahnish placing their hands on wall, observing a moment of silence and hugging 2. Israeli flag 3. Milei spreading his arms on wall 4. Various of Milei and delegation at Western Wall 5. Crowd cheering “Ole! Ole!” as Milei and delegation leave Western Wall STORYLINE: Argentina’s President Javieri appeared emotional as he visited Jerusalem’s Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray, on Tuesday. Milei, wearing a black skullcap, was accompanied by Rabbi Axel Wahnish, both placing their hands on the wall, taking a moment of silent reflection and emotionally hugging after. Milei arrived in Israel as the war in Gaza marked four months after it broke out on Oct. 7, when Hamas stormed into southern Israel. The assault killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and militants abducted around 250 others. The Health Ministry in Gaza said the Palestinian death toll has risen to 27,478. On Wednesday Milei will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to continue his tour of the Holocaust Museum and the ancient city of Jerusalem. AP video shot by Shlomo Mor =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel 44(0)2074827482 Email: info@. Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: ​​ Instagram: You can license this story through AP Archive: