National AI Hub Launched by Israeli Government

The hub will be established as an authority unit in the Prime Minister's Office, with a budget of 120 million shekels for 2025-2026. A multi-year national plan that ensures long-term investments will be approved by the government within 120 days.

The government has decided to establish a national artificial intelligence hub - a strategic move for the future of Israel's economy and security. The initiative, a joint effort of the Finance Minister and the Prime Minister's Office, is designed to maintain Israel's position at the forefront of innovation. The hub will focus on three main areas: recruiting quality human capital, developing advanced computing infrastructure, and implementing artificial intelligence applications in state systems.

The government has defined the field as a national priority and established a mechanism that will allow immediate commencement alongside the formulation of a long-term strategy. Israel joins massive investments in the field as leading countries in the world do, and operates quickly and efficiently to maintain its advantage.

The hub's goals: The hub will work to establish a strong computing infrastructure that will enable Israel to compete globally, and to attract top-tier researchers and entrepreneurs. Meanwhile, the digital system in the Prime Minister's Office will serve as an executive arm for implementing artificial intelligence in government services, so that citizens receive faster, simpler, and more efficient services. In addition, the hub will map out the energy needs derived from the use of artificial intelligence, examine its impact on the labor market, and promote up-to-date policy in the areas of regulation and ethics. This combination is a condition for the success of the initiative and for increasing productivity in the economy.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: "The establishment of the hub is a vital step that clarifies that this is not a passing trend but a strategic field for the future of Israel. The move will have deep economic and security implications. The government is expressing a clear commitment with an initial budget and a national plan in preparation. There is no time to wait. Whoever leads the field today will dictate the rules in the world of tomorrow."