What’s at stake for Israeli tech as voters head to polls

Technology generated 18.3% of Israel's GDP last year, buoyed by global demand for AI, cybersecurity and defense tech.

Samuel Wendel
Samuel Wendel
Oct 27, 2026
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This week we explore how Israel’s high-stakes elections, in which artificial intelligence, cyber attacks and crypto have played key roles, could impact the country’s vaunted tech industry. 

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