Tel Aviv, April 26: The Israeli government has approved a proposal related to the supply of critical minerals. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar expressed his satisfaction on the social media platform X, highlighting its importance for national security.
He stated, “The government has overwhelmingly approved my proposal to fulfill Israel’s strategic interests in the field of critical minerals. The supply of these minerals is essential for our economies, national security, and various industries, particularly artificial intelligence.”
Sa’ar referenced the Critical Minerals Ministerial Conference held in Washington in February, where he had the honor of representing Israel under the hosting of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He emphasized that Israel stands alongside the United States in addressing this global challenge.
Israel produces bromine, potash, magnesium, and phosphate rock, primarily sourced from the Dead Sea and Negev mines. While Israel may not be a major mineral producer, it is technologically advanced, serving as a key hub for mining, recycling, and materials science.
Notably, a conference attended by representatives from 50 countries, including India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, took place in Washington on February 4, 2026. During this event, Vice President J.D. Vance proposed a preferential trade zone for critical minerals among allied and partner nations. He stated that this zone would be insulated from external disruptions and based on predetermined reference prices at every stage of production. “We want allied and partner countries to collaboratively form a trading block,” he added.
The initiative aims to stabilize prices, encourage private investment, and facilitate long-term planning.
The main goal of the conference was to secure, diversify, and strengthen the supply chain for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements globally. This effort was particularly aimed at reducing dependence on supply chains dominated by China. During the conference, a new initiative called ‘FORGE’ (Framework for Operationalizing Resilient Global Ecosystems) was launched, aimed at enhancing cooperation in the mining and processing of critical minerals.
The Foreign Minister expressed concerns about the risks arising from high concentration in the global supply chain and advocated for structured international cooperation to address these challenges.
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