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Argentina Halts Embassy Move Amid Falklands Drilling Dispute

1/11/2026

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Argentina has paused its plan to move its embassy to Jerusalem amid tensions between Netanyahu and Milei.
The dispute centers on Navitas Petroleum's offshore drilling in the Falklands, which Argentina claims as Islas Malvinas.
Argentina called the drilling illegitimate, saying it lacked approval.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said the Israeli government is not involved, though the dispute strains ties.

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Argentina has paused its plan to move its embassy to Jerusalem amid tensions between Netanyahu and Milei.
The dispute centers on Navitas Petroleum's offshore drilling in the Falklands, which Argentina claims as Islas Malvinas.
Argentina called the drilling illegitimate, saying it lacked approval.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said the Israeli government is not involved, though the dispute strains ties.