250 US Tech Leaders Visit Israel for Business and Security Briefings
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
A delegation of 250 American technology leaders from all 50 U.S. states arrived in Israel on October 19 for a visit organized by the Israeli Foreign Ministry. The program, called Flightech, aims to strengthen business and technological cooperation and includes meetings with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and visits to security-sensitive areas. The delegation will also visit Yad Vashem, with the visit concluding on October 23. The initiative, "50 States, One Israel," seeks to deepen ties between the two nations.
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- 250 U.S. tech leaders from all 50 states arrived in Israel for a business and cooperation visit.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met the delegation as part of the Flightech program.
- The visit aims to foster business ties and technological cooperation between the U.S. and Israel.
- Delegates will meet President Isaac Herzog and visit Yad Vashem and Gaza-area communities.
- The program includes showcasing Israeli innovations and investment opportunities.
- The visit is part of the "50 States, One Israel" initiative and runs until October 23.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met on Monday, October 19, with a delegation of 250 representatives from the American technology sector, hailing from all 50 U.S. states. The visit, organized by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs under its Flightech program, aims to foster business ties and technological cooperation between the two nations. Saar described Flightech as a leading Foreign Ministry project within the "50 States, One Israel" initiative.
The delegation includes entrepreneurs, investors, and executives from tech companies across the United States, according to Israel Defense. Saar stated on social media platform X that the visit seeks to expand cooperation, create new opportunities, and strengthen the robust relationship between the U.S. and Israel, a partnership he characterized as based on shared values and strategic interests vital to protecting the free world. He added, "A strong Israel strengthens America, and a strong America strengthens Israel."
The American delegation's visit is scheduled to conclude on October 23. Their itinerary features meetings with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, technology company representatives, entrepreneurs, researchers, and scientists. The program will showcase Israeli innovations and collaboration prospects in areas such as research, development, and investment.
Beyond business engagements, the delegation will visit the Yad Vashem memorial complex and communities near the Gaza Strip. Organizers intend for the guests to gain insight not only into Israel's economy but also its security situation. The Flightech program is a joint effort by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Israel Innovation Authority, as reported by the American company IMPACTIFI, whose CEO was invited to join the delegation. The "50 States, One Israel" initiative was launched in 2025 with a similar visit by U.S. lawmakers from all 50 states.
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