The organization highlighted “the decision to move the Argentine embassy to Jerusalem and its firm stance at the UN to reverse years of votes against Israel.”
The Genesis Prize Foundation announced that the president Javier Milei was recognized in a unanimous decision with the Genesis Prize 2025, also known as the “Jewish Nobel Prize”, which recognizes outstanding Jewish and non-Jewish individuals for their professional achievements, philanthropic contributions and support for the State of Israel. It is the first time that this recognition has been granted to a head of state.
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He Genesis Prize Selection Committee highlighted “Milei’s commitment to Israel at a critical moment in its history, including his decision to move the Argentine embassy to Jerusalem and his firm stance at the UN to reverse years of votes against Israel.” Furthermore, he indicated that “Milei has publicly committed to bringing to justice those responsible for the attacks against the AMIA and the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires.”


“I am deeply honored to receive the Genesis Award”declared the President. “Of course, I will not keep the financial prize; I will donate it to the causes of freedom and the fight against anti-Semitism, both in Argentina and in the world,” Milei said. And he added: “I have a deep admiration for Israel, its history and its people. The Jewish people have demonstrated, throughout their history, that resilience and the defense of freedom are essential to overcome any challenge. This spirit is a pillar of the relationship between Argentina and Israel, and I will work to further strengthen our ties.”
The Genesis Prize is an international award that recognizes outstanding individuals for their professional achievements, contributions and support of the State of Israel and Jewish values. Since its creation in 2013, the award has fueled more than $50 million in philanthropic initiatives, benefiting communities in 31 countries. Previous winners include figures such as Michael Bloomberg, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Steven Spielberg and Natan Sharansky.
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Congratulations to President of Argentina @JMileiannounced today as the 2025 Genesis Prize Laureate. The Prize Selection Committee unanimously chose Milei – the first head of state to receive the award – for his unequivocal and vocal support of Israel during one of the most… pic.twitter.com/baY24lL5Yh
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Foundation co-founder and director Stan Polovets said: “I am pleased to welcome President Milei to the distinguished family of Genesis Prize laureates.” “Since October 7, he has undoubtedly been one of Israel’s most unconditional friends. When most of Israel’s allies were silent or condemned, pressured and, in some cases, sanctioned Israel, President Milei stood firm with the Jews and was their most visible, vocal and unequivocal defender. In contrast to the anti-Israel stance of many of his predecessors and heads of other countries in the region, President Milei declared it a moral imperative to support the only Jewish state and called on other world leaders to do the same. That is why he is someone so loved by the people of Israel.”
On the other hand, the committee highlighted “the President’s commitment to Western values, democracy and freedom in the world, particularly in his support for the president Zelensky and the people of Ukraine in their resistance to the Russian attack.”
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