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title: "Gideon Sa'ar Received Dr José Benjamín Pérez Matos At The Headquarters Of The Israeli Ministry Of Foreign Affairs"
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# Gideon Sa'ar Received Dr José Benjamín Pérez Matos At The Headquarters Of The Israeli Ministry Of Foreign Affairs

## The meeting took place in Jerusalem, in the context of the recognition of the international work that the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center develops in defense of Israel and public diplomacy in Latin America.

*Jerusalem, Israel - May 18, 2026*

On Monday, May 18th, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Gideon Sa’ar, received Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos at the official headquarters of the Israeli Foreign Ministry in the city of Jerusalem, in a high-level meeting where various topics were addressed related to the international geopolitical situation and the public diplomacy work that the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center develops in Latin America and other regions of the world.

The meeting took place in an atmosphere of cordiality, institutional respect, and mutual recognition, further serving as a new sign of the growing acknowledgment that the highest levels of the Israeli government have been extending to the actions, commitment, and unwavering support of Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos regarding Israel in Latin America and at the international level.

During the meeting, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos presented a detailed overview of the initiatives and international projects driven by the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center, particularly those actions aimed at strengthening public diplomacy, institutional cooperation, the defense of Israel in international scenarios, and the building of ties with political, religious, and social leaders from various Latin American countries.

One of the main topics of conversation was the current situation in Bolivia, a country on which they exchanged analyses regarding the regional political and social context, as well as the strategic importance that Latin America represents in the contemporary diplomatic landscape.

They also discussed the recent actions carried out by the Center in countries such as Colombia, Venezuela, El Salvador, Argentina, and the United States, among others, highlighting the international work of institutional outreach, bridge-building for dialogue, and the promotion of cooperation initiatives and support toward Israel.

The meeting between the Israeli Foreign Minister and Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos falls within the framework of an intensive international agenda developed by the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center; an organization that in recent years has significantly increased its presence and activity in various countries across Latin America and the world, establishing itself as an active actor in the areas of public diplomacy, international relations, and the defense of Israel on the international stage.

The meeting held in Jerusalem represents, furthermore, an important political and institutional gesture that reaffirms the ties built between the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center and various sectors of Israeli political leadership, in an international context marked by growing geopolitical and diplomatic challenges for the State of Israel.
