JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel has called its military operation against Iran "Rising Lion", taking the name from a biblical verse that promises a victorious future for a powerful Israel.

Iran began its retaliation campaign on Friday, after warning Israel that it would pay a “heavy price” for its earlier strikes.

President Isaac Herzog and Genesis Prize Foundation chairman Stan Polovets presented the award, praising Milei as a “moral voice of clarity” on the international stage.

Most countries have refused such a move, viewing it as tacit recognition of Israel’s claim to Jerusalem as its capital - Anadolu Ajansı

President Javier Milei of Argentina has received the $1 million Genesis prize in Jerusalem in recognition of his support for Israel as it faces a mounting international isolation over the war in Gaza.

Argentine President Javier Milei announced Wednesday during his speech before the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) that the South American country would be relocating its Embassy to West Jerusalem in 2026.

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Argentina will move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem next year, President Javier Milei announced on Wednesday as part of his trip to the nation.

Israeli defense officials believe the element of surprise maximized the operation’s impact and may buy Israel critical time as Iran edges closer to nuclear breakout capability.