Billionaire Eyal Waldman Warns of Business Struggles and Rising Costs in Israel
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Billionaire businessman Eyal Waldman has warned that many Israeli businesses are struggling and the cost of living is significantly rising, blaming the current government's mismanagement. He believes the situation will worsen and could lead to international isolation if the government remains in power. Waldman called for new, stable leadership and expressed hope for a "change bloc" to form the next government, potentially including Arab parties.
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- Businessman Eyal Waldman warns of struggling Israeli businesses and rising cost of living.
- Waldman attributes the economic difficulties to the current government's mismanagement.
- He believes the situation will worsen and could lead to international isolation.
- Waldman called for stable, rational, and competent leadership to manage the country.
- He expressed hope for a "change bloc" to form the next government, possibly including Arab parties.
Businessman and billionaire Eyal Waldman has issued a stark warning regarding the state of businesses and the cost of living in Israel, criticizing the current government's management. In an interview with Channel 12's "Shavua al Ha'ir," Waldman described a worrying economic reality that he believes will worsen if the present administration continues in power.
Waldman highlighted that many businesses are currently facing significant difficulties. "I think a lot of businesses are dealing with a not-so-healthy situation," he stated, responding to a question about the Israeli economy's condition despite perceived threats of collapse due to government actions.
Beyond the business sector, Waldman addressed the rising cost of living, noting its substantial increase and the widespread impact on Israelis. "I think the cost of living has grown and risen here very significantly, and many, many people feel the pain," he said.
He asserted that a healthier economy is achievable in Israel but attributed the current problems to the government's mismanagement. "The country is not being managed. I don't want to say chaos," Waldman commented. He also cautioned that continued leadership by the current government could lead to significant international isolation.
Looking towards potential elections, Waldman intensified his criticism, calling for a fundamental change in leadership. He expressed hope that a "change bloc" could form the next government, even a minority one, suggesting support for a coalition that might include Arab parties, a move he acknowledged is not a broad consensus in Israel. Waldman emphasized the need for stable, rational, and competent individuals to manage the country's foundational elements.
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