In the latest IMD World Competitiveness Rankings, Israel is 25th overall of the 63 countries surveyed but World Number One for its total expenditure on Research & Development. Also 2nd for cybersecurity, 3rd for public expenditure on education, and 5th for women with degrees.
https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-israel-reverses-decline-in-imd-competitiveness-ranking-1001415107
https://worldcompetitiveness.imd.org/countryprofile/overview/IL