Foreign Minister Sa’ar's critical minerals initiative wins unanimous government approval

The Israeli government unanimously approved Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar's proposal to develop a national critical minerals program, the Foreign Ministry announced. Sa'ar launched the initiative after attending the Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The program aims to secure supply of essential raw materials for the economy and defense.

The Israeli government unanimously approved Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar's proposal to develop a national critical minerals program, the Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday. Sa'ar launched the initiative after participating in the Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington, at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The program aims to strengthen Israel's security of supply of essential raw materials while turning dependence into an opportunity for economic growth and stronger international partnerships. Sa'ar described the issue as a strategic matter of national security. The initiative focuses on ensuring supply to the economy and defense establishment and creating Israeli assets in the field by leveraging technological capabilities. An interministerial team led by Foreign Ministry Director-General Eden Bar-Tal developed the recommendations. Israel has also begun advancing international cooperation, including discussions with Kazakhstan.