Israel/Latin America Relationship
As an increasing number of countries around the globe – including many of Israel’s traditional allies – turn against the Jewish state, Argentine President Javier Milei deepened his country's support of Israel. His vision, called the Isaac Accords and modeled on the Abraham Accords, aims to combat Israel’s isolations by establishing closer ties between Jerusalem and Latin American countries. In President Milei’s honor, our foundation launched – and provided $1 million in seed funding to – American Friends of Isaac Accords (AFOIA).
AFOIA initially supported projects in Panama and Costa Rica through partner organizations listed below. Programming is expected to expand to other countries in 2026 and beyond.
“Isaac Accords represent one of the most exciting opportunities of our time to bring people, business, governments, and innovators together to build a safer, more collaborative future.”
Ambassador S. Fitzgerald Haney (former)
Managing Director – Latin America, The Genesis Prize Foundation
ILAN Israel Innovation Network
Founded by prominent Mexican philanthropist Isaac Assa, ILAN connects Latin American students, entrepreneurs, and public officials with Israeli innovation. These immersive experiences aim to create a generation of leaders motivated to become catalysts for political change and support for Israel in their countries.
Israel Allies Foundation
Israel Allies Foundation (IAF) empowers pro-Israel lawmakers worldwide by educating, organizing, and mobilizing faith-based political leaders. With a presence in 62 national legislatures, IAF equips both grassroots movements and senior policymakers to stand with Israel.
Rambam Health Care Campus
One of Israel’s top medical institutions, Rambam will train emergency response personnel at the National Children’s Hospital in Costa Rica, sharing advanced protocols for handling mass casualty incidents and trauma care.
StandWithUs
An international organization founded by Roz and Jerry Rothstein, StandWithUs (SWU) educates and mobilizes individuals of all ages and backgrounds to defend Israel and combat antisemitism. Already active in Brazil, SWU will now expand its programming to engage young leaders in Panama and Costa Rica, with the goal of cultivating a new regional network of informed, vocal pro-Israel advocates.
The Philos Project
The Philos Project initiative equips Christian leaders to support Israel, defend persecuted Christians in the Middle East, and promote Western values rooted in the Hebraic tradition.
Yalla Israel (Maccabee Task Force)
Through social media outreach and influencer engagement, Yalla Israel fosters powerful personal connections to Israel and amplifies voices against antisemitism while championing coexistence and tolerance.