The first world leader to plant a tree in Israel since Oct. 7th events.

The first world leader to plant a tree in Israel since Oct. 7^th events.

Today, Wednesday, February 7, the President of Argentina, Javier Milei, visited KKL-JNF’s Grove of Nations in Jerusalem and planted a tree as a symbol of peace and unity between Argentina and Israel

Today, (Wednesday), Javier Milei, President of Argentina, planted a tree of peace and hope in Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund’s (KKL-JNF) Grove of Nations in Jerusalem, making him the first president to participate in this meaningful tradition since war broke out in Israel on Oct. 7^th. The president’s visit to the grove of nations here in Jerusalem, a city that tells the story of Jewish people and the state of Israel, now when Israel is mourning the deaths of its civilians and soldiers, is a strong symbol of the unity and shared values of Israel and Argentina.

KKL-JNF Chairwoman, Ifat Ovadia-Luski: “On this important occasion, we remember to thank the president of Argentina, Mr. Javier Milei for participating in the years long tradition, joining a line of presidents and world leaders that planed a tree at KKL-JNF’s Grove of Nations. This heartwarming gesture during the hardships Israel is enduring throughout the war has a deep meaning not only to us at KKL-JNF, but to all civilians of Israel and the Jewish community in Argentina.  We also wish to thank KKL-JNF’s friends and allies in Argentina for the warm and deep connection that has been formed in recent years and especially in the difficult times Israel is experiencing. I am happy and proud that the president, despite the challenging circumstances chose to come to KKL-JNF’s grove of nations here in the Jerusalem mountains and plant a tree of peace and hope – a shared hope for both nations to strengthen ties and further cooperation.”