Netanyahu and Milei Launch ‘Isaac Accords’ in Jerusalem to Anchor Israel-Latin America Alliance

Israel and Argentina launch the Isaac Accords as President Javier Milei meets PM Netanyahu in Jerusalem to sign major AI and aviation agreements.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 19, 2026, 12:04 PM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Times of Israel

A Diplomatic Breakthrough Rooted in Personal Rapport

The diplomatic landscape of the Middle East and Latin America shifted on Sunday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greeted Argentinian President Javier Milei with a warm embrace at his office in Jerusalem. During the high-profile meeting, Netanyahu emphasized the personal nature of the alliance, joking about the phonetic similarity between Milei’s first name and the Hebrew word for friend, "chaver." According to Netanyahu, the visit represents a significant heartening of bilateral ties at a time of regional complexity. The two leaders signaled their mutual commitment to a shared geopolitical vision by posing for photographs with thumbs-up gestures before entering private deliberations.

Inauguration of the Isaac Accords Framework

The central pillar of the visit was the formal launch of the Isaac Accords, a diplomatic and economic initiative designed to mirror the success of the 2020 Abraham Accords. Named in reference to the biblical patriarch, the framework aims to institutionalize and strengthen cooperation between Israel and democratic partners across Latin America. The accords prioritize deep collaboration in civil society, bypass bureaucratic hurdles, and mobilize pro-Israel advocacy within the Western Hemisphere. Officials noted that the initiative marks a seismic shift intended to end Israel’s diplomatic isolation by fostering new security, cultural, and trade ties with South American nations.

Strategic Bilateral Agreements in Aviation and AI

Beyond the symbolic launch of the accords, the meeting resulted in the signing of several tangible bilateral agreements. A primary development included the announcement of a new direct El Al flight route between Israel and Argentina, a move intended to stimulate tourism and business links. Additionally, the two nations signed memoranda of understanding covering security cooperation and artificial intelligence policy. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, these agreements capitalize on the complementary advantages of both societies, particularly in integrating Israeli technological innovation with Argentine industrial capacity.