Friday, 26 September 2025

Israel hints at 'recognising Falkland Islands as Argentinian' in revenge for Keir Starmer welcoming Palestinian state

 Israel should recognise the Falkland Islands as Argentinian after Sir Keir Starmer decided to recognise Palestine, Benjamin Netanyahu’s son has claimed.

Yair Netanyahu made the claim on social media just days after the British Prime Minister's announcement sparked fury from Israeli officials. He wrote on social media: "I recognise the Malvinas Islands as part of Argentina!" \u200bArgentina's President Javier Milei

Argentina's President Javier Milei has long claimed over the Falklands

The statement was met with much praise from supporters of Argentinian President Javier Milei. Agustín Romo, head of President Milei's party bloc in Buenos Aires, thanked Yair, saying : "The son of the Prime Minister of Israel announces he recognizes the Malvinas as Argentine. Thank you, Yair."

Meanwhile, Nahuel Sotelo, secretary of Worship in Javier Milei’s government, described the comment as "historic." President Milei himself took his chance at the United Nations to reiterate his support for the islands, known as "Islas Malvinas" in Argentina, to be returned under the control of Buenos Aires.

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Mr Milei said: "I wish to reiterate our legitimate claim in terms of sovereignty over the Malvinas and the surrounding maritime areas that continue to be illegally occupied.

FULL ARTICLE AT: https://www.gbnews.com/news/world/israel-recognise-falkland-islands-argentinian-revenge-keir-starmer-recognising-palestinian-state 

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