Musk speaks with Netanyahu about transforming Israel into global AI leader

Published December 29, 2025 4:07pm ET



Tech leader and former Department of Government Efficiency chief Elon Musk spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday with the goal of turning Israel into a global leader in artificial intelligence.

Their conversation occurred shortly before President Donald Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting on Monday.

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