Jerusalem, Israel (April 18, 2026)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Argentine President Javier Milei on Sunday during an official visit to Israel, highlighting a growing partnership between the two countries and signaling a broader push to deepen Israel’s ties with Latin America.

The leaders held a private meeting followed by plans for a formal signing ceremony of what is being called the Isaac Accords, an initiative aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic and strategic cooperation between Israel and countries in the region. The agreement is expected to focus on expanding bilateral engagement and fostering new areas of collaboration.

A key development announced alongside the visit is the launch of a new direct air route between Israel and Argentina. El Al confirmed that nonstop flights are expected to begin in 2026, a move intended to boost tourism, facilitate business travel and increase cultural and personal connections between the two nations.

In parallel discussions, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar met with Argentine officials to outline additional areas of cooperation. These include plans for a financial credit line to support Israeli business activity in Argentina, an agreement on counterterrorism coordination and a partnership focused on artificial intelligence development.

Senior Israeli officials from multiple ministries participated in the meetings, reflecting the wide scope of the emerging relationship. The agreements under discussion point to a strategic effort to expand Israel’s global partnerships beyond its traditional allies.

The visit marks another step in strengthening ties between Jerusalem and Buenos Aires, with both sides emphasizing economic growth, innovation and security cooperation as central pillars of the relationship moving forward.

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— Javier Milei (@JMilei) April 19, 2026

ברוך הבא לישראל, ברוך הבא לירושלים, חברי נשיא ארגנטינה חאבייר מיליי, חבר גדול של מדינת ישראל.

ישראל וארגנטינה עומדות יחד, חזקות מתמיד.
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Bienvenido a Israel, bienvenido a Jerusalén, mi amigo, Presidente de Argentina @JMilei, un gran amigo del Estado de Israel.

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— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) April 19, 2026

Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, became emotional after kissing the Western Wall in Israel.

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— AF Post (@AFpost) April 19, 2026