Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly recognize the Falklands as 'occupied Argentine territory'. The request was made directly to Netanyahu, asking the Israeli government to issue an official statement to that effect.
The Falklands have been administered by the United Kingdom since 1833, but Argentina claims sovereignty over the archipelago. This territorial dispute is long-standing between the two South American countries, having even resulted in an armed conflict in 1982.
Gvir's position contrasts with Israel's traditionally neutral stance on the Falklands issue. The request comes amid diplomatic tensions between Israel and the United Kingdom, following Britain's recognition of a Palestinian state.
This is not the first time Gvir has taken controversial positions on foreign policy. The minister is known for advocating hardliner nationalist positions within the Netanyahu government, frequently adopting stances that generate international controversy.
