In an unsurprising but concerning turn of events, Argentina decided to vote against the resolution presented at the UN demanding a ceasefire in Gaza . This has generated repercussions in the Arab League , which has so far supported Argentina's claim to sovereignty over the Malvina Islands.
The vote, which was supported by 149 countries , reflects a position that clashes with the country's tradition of human rights and international solidarity, in a context where the crisis in Gaza continues to escalate .
The resolution, presented by Spain and Palestine , called for an immediate end to the Israeli blockade, the opening of humanitarian crossings , and an end to practices that use hunger as a weapon of war.
However, Argentina chose to be part of a small group of countries aligned with the US that preferred to abstain or vote against . All of this represents a radical shift in Argentina's history, as until recently the country maintained a firm stance in defense of the humanitarian demands and respect for the rights of the Palestinian people.
Argentina's rejection of this resolution came last week at a time when more than 50 civilians had been killed in Gaza in recent days, amid bombings that destroyed homes, hospitals, and essential goods.
The impossibility of accessing aid in a context of a blockade that leaves millions of Palestinians vulnerable further exacerbates the humanitarian crisis . The international community had demanded by all means that Israel allow the entry of medicine, food, and medical aid , in line with its obligations under international law, but these demands were vetoed and sidelined.
Furthermore, in line with this position, President Javier Milei announced that Argentina will move its embassy to Jerusalem as the capital of Israel , breaking with the international consensus that considers Jerusalem a city of disputed status and under occupation.
The transfer decision, scheduled for 2026 , has generated opposition from the Arab League and threatens to undermine one of the basic principles of Argentine diplomacy: the defense of international law and sovereignty over occupied territories, particularly the Malvinas and the territories usurped by British colonialism in the South Atlantic.
In this context, aligning with Israel in Jerusalem jeopardizes Argentina's credibility in the Arab community and reinforces its isolation in a context where the fight for peace and justice seems increasingly remote.
In a complex scenario such as the one Gaza is experiencing, marked by the blockade , indiscriminate bombing and repression , it is regrettable to see how a country that in the past knew how to position itself in defense of humanitarian causes can now align itself with one of the parties in conflict, breaking with its diplomatic history and putting decades of international relations at risk.
Argentina's stance , once an example of humanitarian commitment, now joins a list of countries that prefer to remain silent or avoid making firm statements regarding one of the most serious crises in recent times in the Middle East.
The question that remains is how much this change of stance will actually cost Argentina , and whether in the future it will once again prioritize the history of solidarity that has characterized its foreign policy, or whether it will continue to align itself with sectors that contribute to deepening an already devastating conflict.
The international community is increasingly concerned that the long-held ideas of universal justice are being threatened by a present marked by geopolitical interests that seem to take precedence over the lives and dignity of millions of civilians in Gaza.
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