Javier Milei Earns a Mazel Tov as He Is Awarded the ‘Jewish Nobel Prize’

The Argentinian president, who has worked to change his country’s tune on Israel, will take home the coveted Genesis Prize after a unanimous vote.

AP/Leo Correa
President Milei of Argentina visits the Western Wall at Jerusalem's Old City, February 6, 2024. AP/Leo Correa

Argentina’s remarkable president, Javier Milei, who has been unwavering in his support for the Jewish state, will take home Israel’s prestigious Genesis Prize this year, it was announced on Tuesday. The accolade, which is often referred to as the “Jewish Nobel Prize,” was awarded to Mr. Milei after a unanimous vote by the committee’s nine judges. 

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