Billionaire Bill Ackman Urges Israel to Turn Over a New Leaf
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Jewish-American billionaire Bill Ackman urged Israel to "turn over a new leaf" with the world ahead of upcoming elections. He stated on X that this would help Israel regain credibility and improve relations with the US public and political parties. Ackman emphasized that the choice of prime minister is for Israeli citizens alone.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Billionaire Bill Ackman called for Israel to improve its global standing before elections.
- Ackman believes a new approach will restore Israel's credibility.
- The move could expand the Abraham Accords and improve US relations.
- Ackman stated the prime minister choice belongs to Israeli citizens.
- The message was posted on X on October 25, 2026.
Jewish-American billionaire Bill Ackman, a supporter of the Israeli economy, has issued a message ahead of the upcoming elections, calling for Israel to "turn over a new leaf" with the world. Ackman posted on X (formerly Twitter) on October 25, 2026, stating that while he does not intend to comment on who should be prime minister, as that is up to Israeli citizens, he wanted to offer a perspective from someone who understands how Israel is perceived in America.
He clarified that this move would allow Israel to restore its lost credibility, increase the chances of expanding the Abraham Accords, and foster better relations with Democrats, Republicans, and the American public overall. Ackman's statement comes as Israel faces upcoming elections, with figures like Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich also mentioned in the context of the political landscape.
