Genesis Prize Chairman Stan Polovets praises Milei's support for Israel, achievements in reforming Argentina's economy, and pursuit of justice for AMIA terror victims
NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Genesis Prize announces President of Argentina Javier Milei as the 2025 Genesis Prize Laureate, the first time the award, known as "The Jewish Nobel Prize," has been bestowed upon a head of state.
Milei was the unanimous choice of the nine judges on the committee, which commended him for his unequivocal support of Israel during one of the most difficult times since the founding of the Jewish State. President Milei recently announced his decision to move the Argentinian embassy to Jerusalem, has reversed years of anti-Israel votes by Argentina in the United Nations, and has pledged to bring culprits responsible for the AMIA and Israeli Embassy bombings in Argentina in 1992 and 1994, respectively, to justice.
Just last week, Milei ordered declassification of intelligence regarding the unexplained death of Alberto Nisman, the special prosecutor responsible for the AMIA bombing investigation. Former Argentinian President Cristina Fern