Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich Engages Latin American Leaders to Expand Isaac Accords
Smotrich flies to Washington to meet Latin American leaders, expand Isaac Accords
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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is in Washington to meet Latin American leaders, aiming to expand the Isaac Accords, a diplomatic initiative focusing on defense collaboration. The accords currently involve Argentina, Uruguay, Panama, and Costa Rica, emphasizing maritime security and combating organized crime.
- 01Bezalel Smotrich's trip to Washington is part of efforts to enhance the Isaac Accords with Latin American nations.
- 02The Isaac Accords, initiated in November 2025, currently involve Argentina, Uruguay, Panama, and Costa Rica.
- 03The framework focuses on Israeli defense systems and military technology, particularly for maritime security and organized crime prevention.
- 04Argentina's President Javier Milei has pledged to be a pioneer in promoting the accords alongside the United States.
- 05The initiative is financially supported by a $1 million grant from the Genesis Prize Foundation.
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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has traveled to Washington to engage with leaders from Latin American countries in an effort to expand the Isaac Accords, a new diplomatic and economic initiative. This initiative, which mirrors the Abraham Accords with Arab nations, currently includes Argentina, Uruguay, Panama, and Costa Rica. The focus of the Isaac Accords is on enhancing cooperation in defense, particularly in areas such as maritime security, police modernization, and combating organized crime and narco-terrorism. The accords were officially launched in November 2025 during a meeting between Argentine President Javier Milei and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. President Milei emphasized Argentina's role as a pioneer in this initiative, aiming to deepen engagement with Israel across various strategic domains. The financial backbone of the Isaac Accords is supported by a $1 million grant from the Genesis Prize Foundation, which will facilitate budget management, investments, and business relations among the United States, Israel, and South American nations. Smotrich is expected to return to Israel by Wednesday after a series of intensive meetings.
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The expansion of the Isaac Accords could enhance security cooperation in Latin America, particularly in combating organized crime and improving maritime security.
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