Israel has officially become a member of Pax Silica, a new international initiative spearheaded by the United States to shape the economic architecture of the coming age of artificial intelligence. The alliance was unveiled last week at a global technology and AI summit in Washington, DC, where leaders from nine nations gathered to signal a shared commitment to building resilient, secure, and prosperous technological ecosystems.

Unlike traditional trade pacts, Pax Silica stretches across the entire AI value chain — from critical minerals and energy resources to semiconductor manufacturing, advanced chip design, data infrastructure, connectivity networks, and logistics systems. Its name evokes pax, the Latin word for peace and stability, and silica, the silicon base of modern computing chips, underscoring the alliance’s mission to foster long-term economic order for an AI-driven future.

For Israel, accession to Pax Silica is more than diplomatic window‑dressing. Avi Simhon, who leads the National Economic Council and serves as the prime minister’s economic adviser, framed the move as a “badge of honor” for the country’s high‑tech industry. Israel’s tech sector — globally recognized for its innovation, cybersecurity prowess, and AI advances — now sits among peers from Australia, Japan, South Korea, the Netherlands, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Their combined expertise spans both the hardware and software layers critical to future prosperity.

Representing Israel at the summit were not just economic officials but also leaders in the nation’s AI policymaking infrastructure, including the head of Israel’s National Artificial Intelligence Directorate. Their presence signals that this alliance is not merely about cooperation — it’s about shared economic security and strategic technological partnership.

The goals outlined at the inaugural meeting reflect a broad strategic vision: strengthen supply chains for essential technologies, protect sensitive digital and physical infrastructure from hostile actors, and cultivate an economic framework where sovereign innovation and trusted partnerships replace dependency and vulnerability. In an era where technological leadership equates to strategic advantage, Israel’s inclusion places it firmly within the front ranks of countries shaping the AI economy’s global contours.

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