Israel Reclaims Diplomatic Leverage Through Technology

On Feb. 11, 2026, Harley Lippman argues that the US-led Pax Silica Declaration reframes the Abraham Accords as a technology partnership driving AI and semiconductor collaboration. He cites $4.9 billion raised by Israeli AI companies in 2024 and growing Gulf–Israel joint projects, saying sustained R&D ties create deeper interdependencies than oil, reshaping regional diplomacy and economic influence.