Argentina's President Javier Milei addresses the assembly during a session of the Israeli parliament (Knesset) at its headquarters in Jerusalem. AFP
"I am proud to announce before you that in 2026 we will make effective the move of our embassy to the city of West Jerusalem," Milei said in a speech in the Israeli parliament during an official state visit.
Argentina's embassy is currently located near the coastal city of Tel Aviv.
Few countries, including the United States, Paraguay, Guatemala, and Kosovo, have moved their embassies to Jerusalem, breaking with international consensus. However, most foreign embassies to Israel are located in Tel Aviv.
Israel has occupied East Jerusalem since 1967, later announced its annexation in a move not recognised by the international community.
The Palestinians want East Jerusalem to become the capital of a future state.
In 2017, during his first term as US president, Donald Trump unilaterally recognised Jerusalem as Israel's capital, sparking Palestinian and the international community's anger and disapproval.
The United States transferred its embassy to Jerusalem in May 2018.
* This story was edited by Ahram Online.
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