OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX Expand Presence in Israel

Oct 21, 2026
OpenAI is hiring local executives in Israel, while Anthropic and SpaceX are entering the market through partnerships with Israeli technology firms.

OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX are establishing a presence in Israel through direct hiring and local partnerships, according to Globes. The companies began formalizing their local operations in October.

OpenAI hired Motti Hadas, formerly an executive at Matrix, and Ido Perlson, who previously managed sales to Israeli startups for Amazon Web Services. The two executives will report to OpenAI's division in the UK. OpenAI also works with Israeli firms CloudZone, Abra and AllCloud.

Anthropic is entering through partnerships with CloudZone, Abra and AllCloud. The partners will help customers integrate Anthropic's technology and meet local procurement, regulatory, authentication and security requirements. The report also says SpaceX selected E-Square, the AI consulting unit of Malam Team, as its first representative in Israel.

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