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Former Security Chief Warns Of Need For Technological Superiority
Former head of Israel’s National Security Council, Maj.-Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror, has warned that Israel must invest in innovation to maintain a technological edge and remain prepared for future threats. Speaking at the Lev Conference on Science, Technology, and Security, Amidror highlighted the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration in speeding up technological development. He also criticized Israel’s preparations for drone threats, citing recent attacks as a ‘real failure’. The conference, hosted by the Jerusalem College of Technology, brought together leading names in Israel’s defense industries, high-tech sector, and academia. This was reported by The Jerusalem Post.