Netanyahu, Milei launch ‘Isaac Accords’ to foster cooperation between Israel and Western Hemisphere

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Argentinian President Javier Milei launch the “Isaac Accords” in Jerusalem, meant to create a framework for strengthening ties between Israel and countries in the Western Hemisphere.

The Milei initiative will bring together “the descendants of Isaac and nations of the Judeo-Christian tradition, in defense of freedom and democracy, and in the fight against terrorism, antisemitism, and drug trafficking,” according to a joint statement.

Members of the accord will coordinate against “Iran’s attempts to expand its terrorist networks and operational presence across the Western Hemisphere,” says the statement. “The initiative also seeks to foster coordination and alignment in international forums and to promote a framework to expand cooperation in innovation, technology, trade, and economic openness.”

The initiative is inspired by the 2020 Abraham Accords between Israel and several Arab countries.

“I stand here alongside two of President Trump’s greatest allies,” says US Ambassador Mike Huckabee at the signing. “I know of no leaders he respects more or with whom he has a closer personal bond.”

Milei calls the launch “a historic moment for our nations.”

“It will not only strengthen the relationship between Argentina and Israel, united by shared values, but also represents a step toward a freer and more prosperous hemisphere,” he says.