Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to reduce bureaucratic red tape in Israel, seeking a candidate for a new role modeled after a similar position held by billionaire Elon Musk in the United States. Netanyahu highlighted the efficiency of Gulf states, attributing it to their lack of restrictive bureaucracy and deep state structures, and emphasized the need for Israel to improve its own regulatory environment to remain competitive. He denied reports of a three-week deadline to find the so-called 'Israeli Elon Musk,' but stressed the urgency of dismantling regulatory barriers in government offices. Critics, including labor leaders, have voiced concerns that such reforms could undermine democratic institutions and civil service protections, referencing Musk's controversial tenure in the United States. The search for a candidate comes amid ongoing political tensions and recent high-profile government appointments.