Billionaire Bill Ackman Urges Israelis to Shun Extremists in Government
Summarized from i24NEWS English by baba
American billionaire Bill Ackman urged Israeli voters on Monday to exclude far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir from a future government, citing reputational damage. Ackman, a supporter of Israel who has invested $100 million in the country, believes excluding them would signal a new era and help rebuild global credibility. He stated his belief in "peace through strength, not peace through extremism."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Billionaire Bill Ackman advised Israelis against including ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir in a new government.
- Ackman cited reputational damage caused by the ministers' statements and actions.
- He believes excluding them would signal a new chapter for Israel.
- Ackman advocates for "peace through strength, not peace through extremism."
- He has invested nearly $100 million in Israel and defended the country since October 7.
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