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Israel Joins US-Led Pax Silica Initiative to Boost AI

12/15/2025

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Israel joined Pax Silica Initiative, a US-led coalition to boost AI industry, at a Washington, DC summit with nine nations.
The initiative aims to create a resilient AI economy, spanning critical minerals and semiconductor manufacturing.
Avi Simhon, head of Israel’s National Economic Council, called membership a "badge of honor" for Israel’s high-tech sector.
The partnership strengthens supply chains and protects infrastructure to reinforce Israel’s role in the future AI economy.

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Israel joined Pax Silica Initiative, a US-led coalition to boost AI industry, at a Washington, DC summit with nine nations.
The initiative aims to create a resilient AI economy, spanning critical minerals and semiconductor manufacturing.
Avi Simhon, head of Israel’s National Economic Council, called membership a "badge of honor" for Israel’s high-tech sector.
The partnership strengthens supply chains and protects infrastructure to reinforce Israel’s role in the future AI economy.