Businessman Oren Dobronski Joins Likud to Lead AI Initiatives Under Netanyahu
Oren Dobronski, a successful businessman and one of Israel's high-tech pioneers, has accepted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's invitation to join the Likud party list ahead of the 2026 elections. Dobronski described Netanyahu's offer as a "call to duty," despite having no prior political ambitions. In a conversation, Netanyahu welcomed Dobronski warmly, acknowledging his remarkable success and expressing confidence in the value he would bring to the party.
Netanyahu emphasized that Dobronski's addition would strengthen Likud with new energy, experience, and global alliance-building potential. Likud's official statement highlighted Dobronski's right-wing stance and his expected leadership role in advancing artificial intelligence across various sectors including the economy, education, and healthcare after the elections.
This move signals Likud's strategic focus on technology and innovation as part of its platform for the upcoming elections, aiming to integrate AI development into national policy and governance.
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