Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said Monday that Israel is a strategic asset to the United States, and that relations between the two countries rest on the value Israel brings to America. He made the remarks at an event the Foreign Ministry held in Jerusalem for some 250 entrepreneurs, investors, tech executives, and decision-makers from all 50 U.S. states.
1+“People say a lot that the alliance between Israel and the United States is based on shared values. That’s true, but it’s based even more on shared and profound strategic interests and challenges. Israel is a strategic asset to the United States,” Sa’ar emphasized.
The minister added: “Our relationship isn’t a matter of American aid to Israel, but primarily of the enormous value that Israel brings to America. Israel is clearly on America’s side. A strong Israel strengthens America, and a strong America strengthens Israel.”
The delegation, called Flightech, is one of the Foreign Ministry’s flagship projects and takes place as part of the “50 States, One Israel” initiative. The initiative launched in 2025 with a visit to Israel by a delegation of lawmakers from U.S. state legislatures. Expanding it to technology and innovation is designed to connect American executives with Israel’s high-tech industry and create long-term partnerships.
1+The visit will run through the end of the week and will include meetings with the president, high-tech industry leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and academics, alongside exploring opportunities for research collaboration and investment. Delegation members will also visit Yad Vashem and the Gaza border area and tour national sites.