Israel invites Tesla for government electric vehicle contract

Israel has invited Tesla to bid on a government contract for electric vehicles aimed at senior officials. This move emphasizes the country's focus on high-performance vehicles, according to a high-ranking Israeli official. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared a photo with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, expressing appreciation for the invitation. Musk responded positively, thanking Netanyahu for the opportunity. Earlier, Netanyahu defended Musk amid controversy, highlighting Musk's support for Israel following the October 2023 Hamas attack. He described Musk as a "great friend of Israel."