Tech Entrepreneur Oren Dobronsky Declines Knesset Seat, Prefers AI Minister Role
High-tech entrepreneur Oren Dobronsky announced he will not run for the Knesset on the Likud party list in the upcoming elections, despite receiving an offer from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Dobronsky revealed on Facebook that Netanyahu had approached him two months prior to join the Likud slate and offered him a protected spot within the top ten candidates, along with a ministerial position focused on Artificial Intelligence.
However, Dobronsky stated he prefers to serve solely as a professional minister, believing this role would allow him to best utilize his expertise without becoming a Knesset member. He and the Prime Minister agreed on this arrangement, with Dobronsky intending to collaborate closely with Netanyahu and the Likud team to establish Israel as a global AI powerhouse.
The primary reason for Dobronsky's decision stems from the requirement to relinquish his American citizenship should he be elected to the Knesset.
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