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Haredi Entrepreneur in Arkia Deal Claims No Funds for NYC Fine
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By יענקי פרבר
First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago
What happened
Haredi businessman Ezra Unger, in talks to buy Arkia Airlines, claims he cannot pay a $500,000 New York fine due to lack of funds. This comes after a settlement regarding misused buyer deposits for a real estate project.
- 01Ezra Unger claims inability to pay a $500,000 New York fine.
- 02Unger is negotiating to acquire control of Arkia Airlines.
- 03He allegedly misused $6.7 million in buyer deposits for a real estate project.
- 04Arkia employees oppose his plan to halt flights on Shabbat and holidays.
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