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Elon Musk Accepts Invitation to Visit Israel for March 2026 Smart Transportation Conference
Tesla CEO accepts Netanyahu's invitation during Sunday conference call, signaling deeper cooperation on autonomous vehicles and AI.
Elon Musk has agreed to visit Israel in March 2026 following a conference call today (Sunday) with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister's Office announced today.
The Tesla CEO and X owner will participate in a Smart Transportation Conference focused on advancing autonomous vehicle technology and AI integration in Israel's transport sector. Transportation Minister Miri Regev and Erez Eskel, head of Israel's National AI Directorate, also joined the call.
During the discussion, Musk accepted Netanyahu's official invitation to attend the March conference. The conversation covered ongoing cooperation with Tesla and progress on Israeli legislation related to autonomous vehicles.
Netanyahu and Musk also discussed at length Israel's ambitions in artificial intelligence. The prime minister said Israel intends to "catapult forward" and become a global leader in AI, similar to how it positioned itself as a powerhouse in cybersecurity and other advanced technologies.
The visit would mark Musk's return to Israel following previous trips, including a November 2023 tour of communities devastated by the October 7 Hamas attacks. That visit came amid controversies over antisemitism on the social media platform X, which Musk owns.
Social media reactions to the announcement have been enthusiastic, with pro-Israel accounts expressing excitement about the tech mogul's involvement in the conference.
No specific date within March has been announced, and details on Musk's full itinerary remain limited at this time.