FEBRUARY 2, 2026 13:57 Tesla will begin supervised autonomous driving trials in Israel after receiving government approval, the Transportation Ministry announced on Sunday. This represents the first step towards authorizing the use of Tesla's Full-Self Driving (FSD) system, which allows the cars to operate autonomously with a supervised driver at the wheel. "The State of Israel leads in innovation with giant steps. Integrating smart autonomous systems on roads, under supervision and control, is another step toward strengthening road safety," said Transportation Minister Miri Regev. "Israel currently serves as a preferred testing and development arena for advanced vehicle technologies for leading global vehicle manufacturers," added Moshe Ben Zaken, the Transportation Ministry's director general. Tesla did not comment on the announcement, while it's still unknown when users will be able to start testing the FSD system. A row of Tesla Model S sedans are seen outside the company's headquarters in Palo Alto, California April 30, 2015. (credit: REUTERS/ELIJAH NOUVELAGE/FILE PHOTO) A similar trial was conducted in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, allowing Tesla owners to apply to participate in the FSD test program. According to Tesla's 2025 Q4 brief, the company plans to expand its FSD trials in Asia, with approvals already underway in South Korea. Tesla halts production of Model X, Y to focus on 'autonomous future'