According to Sawyer Merritt, Elon Musk has accepted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's invitation to participate in the Smart Transportation Conference in March 2026. Discussions between Netanyahu and Musk focused on expanding collaborations with Tesla, particularly in promoting legislation for autonomous vehicles and advancing artificial intelligence technologies in Israel. This partnership underscores significant business opportunities for AI-driven mobility solutions, regulatory advancements, and local AI innovation ecosystems, positioning Israel as a potential leader in smart transportation and AI-enabled automotive industries (Source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter).