Argentina’s Milei Visits Israel to Bolster Ties, Supports Embassy Move and War Against Iran

Argentine President Javier Milei visited Israel for the third time as president, where he announced plans to relocate Argentina’s embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, signaling a significant diplomatic shift, according to La Jornada and Middle East Monitor. During the visit, Milei expressed strong support for a joint US-Israel military campaign against Iran, describing it as “the right thing to do,” and reaffirmed Argentina’s designation of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization, as reported by Korea Herald and Al-Monitor.

In meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the two leaders signed the Isaac Accords, a series of agreements aimed at deepening cooperation in technology, security, and air transport, including the inauguration of direct flights between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires, according to Times of Israel and Aristegui Noticias. Netanyahu highlighted the shared Judeo-Christian values between Israel and Argentina as a foundation for the strengthened alliance, according to Buenos Aires Times.

The Isaac Accords are also designed to expand Israel’s alliances throughout Latin America, as noted by Expansion MX. These agreements include cooperation on artificial intelligence and foster strategic and economic ties beyond bilateral relations. Milei’s visit emphasizes a broader regional effort to counter Iran’s influence through military and diplomatic means.

Observers will be watching Argentina’s formal move of its embassy to Jerusalem, expected to impact Argentina’s relations with Middle Eastern countries and its positioning in global diplomacy. The evolving partnership under the Isaac Accords may influence Latin America’s geopolitical landscape and international alignments in the coming years.