Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled a sweeping long-term investment plan aimed at strengthening Israel\u2019s national security, technological independence and global standing, announcing an additional 350 billion shekels to be invested over the next decade.<\/p>\n
Netanyahu made the disclosure on Wednesday while addressing senior security and foreign affairs officials at a high-level conference held at the Israel Security Agency (ISA) headquarters under the auspices of the Civil Service Commission.<\/p>\n
According to the Prime Minister, the funding will impact nearly all government agencies involved in national defense, intelligence, technology and strategic planning, with the goal of positioning Israel as a stronger, more advanced and more self-reliant state.<\/p>\n
He pointed to Israel\u2019s rise as a global cyber power as evidence of what sustained strategic investment can achieve, recalling skepticism that greeted the establishment of the National Cyber Directorate during his earlier tenure. Today, Netanyahu said, Israel ranks second globally in attracting foreign investment in cyber technology, behind only the United States.<\/p>\n
Netanyahu stressed that a similar trajectory is now required in artificial intelligence, weapons systems, munitions production and information infrastructure, describing these sectors as critical to Israel\u2019s survival and diplomatic leverage.<\/p>\n
He linked technological and military strength directly to Israel\u2019s ability to form new alliances, withstand international pressure, and advance normalization and peace agreements with regional and global partners.<\/p>\n
Beyond funding, Netanyahu emphasized the need for structural reforms within the civil service, arguing that excessive bureaucracy and legal bottlenecks have hampered the recruitment of top talent into key national roles. He called for greater flexibility in appointments to ensure that Israel attracts and retains the expertise needed to drive the planned transformation.<\/p>\n
The Prime Minister framed national security as the foundation of all other state priorities, warning that without sustained investment and institutional reform, Israel would risk falling behind in an increasingly competitive and unstable global environment.<\/p>\n
The conference brought together senior officials from across Israel\u2019s security and foreign policy establishment, highlighting the government\u2019s intent to align military, technological and administrative strategies under a unified long-term vision.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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