Argentine President Javier Milei is helping launch a $1 million project aimed at improving diplomatic relations between Israel and several Latin American countries, at a time when Israel is under heavy criticism for its actions in Gaza.
Called the Isaac Accords, the effort will be funded by the Genesis Prize money Milei received in Jerusalem two months ago. According to Tuesday’s announcement from the Genesis Prize organization, the initiative will boost ties between Israel, Uruguay, Panama, and Costa Rica.
Argentina already has strong relations with Israel under Milei, which is different from much of Latin America — where countries like Bolivia and Colombia have cut ties with Israel and others have pulled their ambassadors.
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The Isaac Accords are named after the Abraham Accords, a 2020 agreement under U.S. President Donald Trump that established formal relations between Israel and several Arab nations. Organizers say they plan to expand the Isaac Accords in 2026 to include Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and possibly El Salvador.
Milei received the Genesis Prize on June 12 for his strong support of Israel, even as many countries and international groups, including the United Nations, have condemned Israel’s military actions in Gaza. He is considered one of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s staunchest allies among world leaders. Although Milei was raised Roman Catholic, he has shown a growing interest in Judaism and has said he plans to convert.
Source: Agency