Jewish Billionaire Bill Ackman Advises Israel to Form Government Without Ben-Gvir and Smotrich
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Jewish-American billionaire Bill Ackman advised Israel to form a government excluding ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, stating their removal would improve Israel's global image and international relations. Ackman believes their statements have caused significant reputational damage, leading global media to associate them with all Israelis. He emphasized this is from the perspective of how Israel is perceived in America and does not involve choosing a prime minister. Ackman has been actively involved in economic and advocacy efforts for Israel since the "Swords of Iron" war, including a significant investment in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
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- Billionaire Bill Ackman urged Israel to exclude ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich from government for better global image.
- Ackman stated Ben-Gvir and Smotrich's statements have caused immense reputational damage to Israel.
- He believes removing them would allow Israel to send a message of reconciliation and a 'new page' globally.
- Ackman noted global media portrays the two ministers as representing all Israeli citizens.
- He sees this move as crucial for restoring Israel's international credibility and improving US relations.
- Ackman previously bought 5% of Tel Aviv Stock Exchange shares to support Israel's economy.
Jewish-American billionaire and investor Bill Ackman, CEO of the hedge fund Pershing Square and a prominent supporter of Israel in the United States, publicly advised on Sunday regarding the Israeli elections. In a post on X, Ackman recommended forming a government without ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, arguing that such a move would allow Israel to send a message of reconciliation and a "new page" to the world. "Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have caused immense reputational damage to Israel through their statements and actions," Ackman wrote. He explained that global media portrays the two as reflecting the voice and will of all Israeli citizens. Ackman clarified he does not intend to comment on the identity of the next prime minister, stating that decision is solely for Israelis. However, he emphasized he wants to share the perspective of someone who understands how Israel is currently perceived in America. According to the investor, forming a government without these two ministers would help restore Israel's lost credibility on the international stage. He estimated such a step would lead to better relations with Democrats, Republicans, and the American public overall, and would also increase the chances of expanding the Abraham Accords. Since the outbreak of the "Swords of Iron" war, Ackman has significantly increased his economic and advocacy involvement for Israel. Notably, in January 2024, amidst the fighting, he purchased approximately 5% of the shares of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange as a direct expression of confidence and support for the local economy.
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