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.