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Elon Musk praises Israeli innovation as ‘number one in the world’

By JNS Staff

(JNS) — Elon Musk, considered to be the richest person on the planet, has lauded Israeli innovation as “number one” in the world.

“I’m a huge admirer of the innovation coming out of Israel,” Musk said Monday in video remarks at the Samson International Smart Mobility Summit at Expo Tel Aviv. “I think it is objectively true that Israel punches high above its weight for population.”

The owner of Tesla and SpaceX added, “My hat is off to Israel for just how much incredible innovation … I’d say innovation per capita, Is...