Senior Officials of the Israeli Foreign Ministry Support the Work of Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos and the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center

In a meeting held at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, high-level officials highlighted the importance of the work carried out in Latin America in support of Israel, and expressed their willingness to strengthen cooperation with the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center.

Jerusalén, Israel - may 18, 2026

In the framework of an intensive agenda of official meetings held in the State of Israel, the president and founder of the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos, held a work meeting with high-level officials of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where various topics were discussed related to the strengthening of ties between Israel and Latin America, cooperation with Christian and Evangelical communities, and the public diplomacy actions driven by the institution in various countries across the continent.

The meeting included the participation of Lior Haiat, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Head of the North America Division; George Deek, responsible for the Ministry’s relations with the Christian world; and Amir Ofek, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean.

During the meeting, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos presented a general overview of the events that the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center carries out in Latin America to promote support for Israel and disseminate the historical, spiritual, and prophetic importance of the Jewish state.

As he explained, the institution conducts educational events, conferences, gatherings, and outreach initiatives, directed at both Christian communities and non-religious sectors interested in strengthening ties with Israel.

“We have always worked in favor of Israel; and now even more so, as the time of the restoration of the Kingdom of the Messiah draws near. Everything that moves around the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center at the level of Latin America is to spread the love for Israel and the importance of keeping Israel standing; both spiritually, and as a nation.”

Likewise, he highlighted that the work developed by the institution is based in biblical teachings and in the study of the prophecies related to Israel and the future of the nations.

“We carry out teaching services, based on the prophecies of the prophets, because everything must have a scriptural foundation: why one must love Israel and why one must stand in favor of Israel.”

For his part, Lior Haiat expressly thanked the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center for the work it has been developing in Latin America and highlighted the importance of the international recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel.

“Thank you very much for the work you are doing, which is very important.”

The Israeli official further argued that the relocation of embassies to Jerusalem constitutes a concrete step toward a peace grounded in historical reality and not in political constructs detached from the facts.

“Jerusalem is the capital of the State of Israel; it has been the heart of the Jewish state for more than 3,000 years. Therefore, the step of bringing the embassy to Jerusalem is the step toward peace.”

One of the most notable moments of the meeting came from George Deek, who expressed gratitude for the ongoing support of Christian and Evangelical communities across the Americas toward Israel, and highlighted the need to strengthen cooperation in the face of the growing antisemitism and persecution of Christians in various parts of the world.

“Thank you for always standing alongside Israel as Christian communities, as evangelical communities, from Puerto Rico, South America, North America, and all parts of the world.”

He likewise noted the importance of working together to combat both judeophobia and christianophobia.

“We need to work together to ensure we combat judeophobia, and we will join you in the fight against christianophobia.”

In response, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos highlighted that the cooperation between Christians and Jews constitutes, from his perspective, the fulfillment of an ancient biblical prophecy linked to the reunification of the tribes of Israel described by the prophet Ezekiel.

“Those two sticks must come together in the hand of the prophet to become one stick. And that means one kingdom.”

The leader of the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center further underscored that the actions driven by the institution respond to a long-term vision based on the fulfillment of biblical prophecies.

“We do not work for the sake of working, but we work on a prophetic foundation of what the prophets spoke.”

Amir Ofek expressed gratitude for the work carried out by Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos and the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center, conveyed his willingness to collaborate with the initiatives driven by the institution, and expressed interest in learning about the contacts and international ties developed by the Center across various countries and Israeli diplomatic representations in Latin America.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue strengthening cooperation between the Israeli authorities and the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center, expanding the outreach, education, and public diplomacy efforts aimed at reinforcing the ties between Israel and Latin America.

The meeting constitutes a new recognition of the international work that Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos and the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center have been developing for years in favor of Israel, promoting the rapprochement of communities, interfaith dialogue, and cooperation among nations.