Israeli embassy denies Netanyahu ordered diplomats to back Argentina on Falklands
The Israeli embassy in London denied a Telegraph report that Prime Minister Netanyahu directed diplomats to back Argentina's Falklands position. The report cited unnamed Israeli sources and a UN speech by envoy Danny Danon.
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Right · 1The Israeli embassy in London on Saturday 24 October denied a British newspaper report that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had ordered Israel's diplomatic corps to back Argentina's position on the Falkland Islands. JNSR “The Israeli embassy in London on Saturday denied a British newspaper report that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had ordered the Jewish state's diplomatic corps to back Argentina” Read at JNS ↗ Right · 1Embassy spokesman Alex Gandler wrote on X: "I categorically deny this allegation. No such directive exists." JNSR “"I categorically deny this allegation. No such directive exists," embassy spokesman Alex Gandler wrote on X.” Read at JNS ↗ Right · 1The Telegraph had reported earlier that day that Netanyahu told diplomats to join Argentina in calling for direct talks on the islands' future, and, citing unnamed Israeli government sources, to recognise Argentina's "historical connection" to the territory. JNSR “The Telegraph reported earlier on Saturday that Netanyahu told diplomats to join Argentina in calling for direct talks on the islands' future.”“Citing unnamed Israeli government sources, the paper said he also told them to recognize Argentina's "historical connection" to the territory.” Read at JNS ↗
Right · 1According to JNS, the Telegraph linked the alleged move to a decision last month by British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband to impose economic sanctions on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, and pointed to a UN speech the previous week by Israeli envoy Danny Danon calling for direct negotiations between Britain and Argentina. JNSR “The Telegraph linked the move to British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's decision last month to impose economic sanctions on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.”“It also pointed to a speech at the United Nations last week by Israeli envoy Danny Danon, who called for direct negotiations between Britain and Argentina.” Read at JNS ↗ Right · 1The reported shift comes as Argentine President Javier Milei, described by JNS as a close ally of Netanyahu, has launched a renewed diplomatic push for Buenos Aires's claim to the islands. JNSR “Argentine President Javier Milei, a close ally of Netanyahu, has launched a renewed diplomatic push for Buenos Aires's claim to the islands.” Read at JNS ↗ Right · 1A Jerusalem Post editorial said Danon urged talks at the UN, but stressed that the embassy's denial of any Netanyahu-ordered policy shift "must remain part of the account". The Jerusalem PostRC “Ambassador Danny Danon urged talks at the United Nations. However, the Israeli embassy in London denied that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had ordered a policy shift, as The Telegraph reported.” Read at The Jerusalem Post ↗
Right · 1The editorial gave qualified support to Israel backing Britain-Argentina negotiations, citing Milei's support during the war after the October 7 massacre and UN General Assembly Resolution 2065 of 1965, which invited both countries to negotiate. The Jerusalem PostRC “Under President Javier Milei, Argentina has been a consistent friend of Israel.”“UN General Assembly Resolution 2065, adopted in 1965, recognized the sovereignty dispute over the Falklands and invited Britain and Argentina to negotiate a peaceful solution” Read at The Jerusalem Post ↗ Right · 1It also stressed that 99.8% of voters in the 2013 referendum favoured keeping British overseas territory status, and argued Israel should insist that islanders take part in any talks and that sovereignty change needs their consent. The Jerusalem PostRC “In the 2013 referendum, 99.8% of votes favored retaining the islands' status as a British overseas territory.”“Israel should explicitly insist that the islanders participate meaningfully in discussions affecting their future” Read at The Jerusalem Post ↗ Right · 1The Post called on the Israeli government to publish a clear account of its Falklands policy, including whether its position on sovereignty has changed, and said Britain should understand that its choices toward Israel affect the wider relationship. The Jerusalem PostRC “The government should now publish a clear account of its policy.”“Britain should recognize that diplomatic goodwill depends on reciprocity.” Read at The Jerusalem Post ↗
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- Framing
- Both Israeli right-leaning outlets lead with or foreground the embassy's denial. JNS reports the denial as news; the Jerusalem Post editorial treats Israel's call for talks as defensible while urging safeguards for islanders.
- Emphasis
- The embassy's categorical denial, Milei's friendship with Israel, and the need for islanders' consent and a clearer Israeli policy statement.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither outlet includes a Telegraph, British government or Argentine response, or the content of the Telegraph's unnamed sources beyond JNS's summary. JNS does not mention Danon's UN speech beyond the Telegraph's reference to it.
- Charged language
- “categorically deny”“October 7 massacre”
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“"I categorically deny this allegation. No such directive exists," embassy spokesman Alex Gandler wrote on X.” — JNS
“That denial must remain part of the account.” — The Jerusalem Post
What every side reports
- The Israeli embassy in London denied that Netanyahu ordered a policy shift on the Falklands.
- The Telegraph reported the alleged order.
- Israeli envoy Danny Danon called for direct Britain-Argentina negotiations at the UN.
Where accounts differ
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Whether Netanyahu ordered diplomats to back Argentina on the Falklands
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- JNS reports the embassy's categorical denial that any such directive exists; the Jerusalem Post editorial says the denial must remain part of the account while noting Danon's UN call for talks.
Benjamin Netanyahu person
Per the Telegraph as relayed by JNS, Netanyahu allegedly ordered diplomats to back Argentina; the Israeli embassy says no such directive exists.
“The Telegraph reported earlier on Saturday that Netanyahu told diplomats to join Argentina in calling for direct talks on the islands' future.” — JNS
Javier Milei person
Milei has launched a renewed diplomatic push for Argentina's claim to the islands and is described as a close ally of Netanyahu and a consistent friend of Israel.
“Argentine President Javier Milei, a close ally of Netanyahu, has launched a renewed diplomatic push for Buenos Aires's claim to the islands.” — JNS
“Under President Javier Milei, Argentina has been a consistent friend of Israel.” — The Jerusalem Post
Falkland Islands place
The Jerusalem Post editorial says the islanders deserve control over their future, citing the 2013 referendum in which 99.8% favoured British overseas territory status.
“The Falklanders deserve control over their future.” — The Jerusalem Post
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The Jerusalem PostRC · · Opinion
Israel is right to support Britain-Argentina talks over Falkland Islands - editorial
Sympathetic Editorial offering qualified support for Israeli backing of Britain-Argentina talks, reciprocating Milei's friendship while insisting on islander consent and a clear policy statement.
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JNSR ·
Israeli embassy denies Netanyahu ordered suppot for Argentina on Falklands
Neutral Short news report leading with the embassy's denial and then summarising the Telegraph's claims and their alleged link to British sanctions.
- 25 Oct 04:06 First The Jerusalem PostRC Israel is right to support Britain-Argentina talks over Falkland Islands - editorial Opinion
- 25 Oct 08:22 +4h 17m JNSR Israeli embassy denies Netanyahu ordered suppot for Argentina on Falklands
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