The recent U.S.–Israel summit resulted in a major, though quietly signed, agreement: a Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries on energy and artificial intelligence.
Led by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Department of the Interior, and the Strategic Energy Council—with clear integration of the Abraham Accords—this agreement lays the foundation for a regional trade route powered by advanced technology and energy cooperation, all underpinned by strategic security ties.
Israel's recent upgrade in military technology played a key role. During the Iron Swords War, Israel became the first nation to conduct operational battlefield deployment of AI-driven systems—turning theory into combat-tested reality.
This development isn’t new to strategic observers. Past analyses have highlighted Israel’s growing AI capabilities, its trade ambitions in an era of great-power competition, and how to strategically leverage the current U.S. administration.
In a time when headlines blur the line between rhetoric and action, this agreement marks concrete progress. As long as Trump remains in office, Israel must take full advantage. A close partnership with the U.S. during the industrial AI revolution and the building of regional trade corridors could significantly boost Israel's economy, military power, and diplomatic influence.
Just as gas discoveries gave Israel leverage over Europe, and Israeli tech helped shape its diplomatic strength, this new axis of energy and innovation builds fresh levers of power in the Middle East—amid the global trade war and AI race.