Argentinian president Milei lands in Israel, set to meet with Netanyahu, announce new El Al flight
Argentina’s foreign minister, who is accompanying Milei, is also expected to meet with Saar for separate talks focused on counterterrorism cooperation and technological collaboration.
Argentine President Javier Milei arrived in Israel on Sunday morning and is expected to begin his visit to the Western Wall before holding meetings in Jerusalem focused on diplomacy, economic cooperation and new bilateral agreements.
Later today, he is expected to visit the Prime Minister’s Office to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior Israeli officials.
Netanyahu and Milei are expected to hold a one-on-one meeting, followed by a formal ceremony to sign agreements and memorandums of understanding, according to the officials. Statements are also expected from both leaders, as well as senior ministers including Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Transport Minister Miri Regev and El Al CEO.
A central announcement during the visit is expected to be the launch of a new direct El Al route between Israel and Argentina, a move that officials say aims to strengthen tourism, trade and human ties between the two countries.
Argentina’s foreign minister, who is accompanying Milei, is also expected to meet with Saar for separate talks focused on counterterrorism cooperation and technological collaboration.
Argentinian President Javier Milei at the Western Wall, April 19, 2026. (credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
Among the agreements under discussion is a partnership between Israeli bodies responsible for artificial intelligence policy and Argentine innovation authorities.
Announcement regarding the “Isaac Accords”
Officials also indicated that an announcement could be made regarding the “Isaac Accords,” described as a possible South American framework inspired by the Abraham Accords, although details remain limited. Milei is also expected to attend a rehearsal related to the main events of Israel’s Independence Day and take part in one of the symbolic moments of the ceremony.
On Monday, Milei is expected to receive an honorary doctorate from Bar-Ilan University and meet with the families of recently released hostages, according to the itinerary. He is also expected to meet with President Isaac Herzog later today in Jerusalem.
The tour is expected to end Tuesday with a stop at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem’s Old City, reflecting Milei’s interest in the city’s religious significance through traditions. In the evening, he is expected to attend the torch-lighting ceremony marking the start of Israel’s 78th Independence Day, one of the country’s most important national events.
