Falklands: After Netanyahu's son backs Argentina sovereignty, Trump hints US may review UK's claim
Falklands: After Netanyahu's son backs Argentina sovereignty, Trump hints US may review UK's claim Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Tue, 09/01/2026 - 12:15 As Britain steps up its criticism of Israeli policy in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, Israeli figures have thrown their weight behind Buenos Aires in dispute over south Atlantic islands Yair Netanyahu (left) and Sara Netanyahu listen to Benjamin…
After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son, Yair Netanyahu, suggested that the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina, US President Donald Trump hinted that the United States may review Britain's claim to sovereignty over the disputed territory. Yair, a 35-year-old political activist and son of the current Israeli leader, posted on social media that "The Falkland Islands belong to Argentina!"
Argentine President Javier Milei reposted Yair's comments, as Argentina's economy strains under his pro-Israel policy reforms. The UK government has criticized Israel's actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, which may encourage Israel and its allies to use the Falklands dispute for leverage in negotiations with the UK.
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