Bill Ackman says Ben-Gvir, Smotrich should not serve in next Israeli government
Ackman said a centrist coalition could restore Israel’s credibility abroad and improve ties with Democrats and Republicans, citing damage from two far-right ministers.
- On Sunday, billionaire Bill Ackman called for Israel's next government to exclude National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, arguing their presence damages the nation's international standing.
- Ackman warned that the ministers' controversial public statements are often interpreted abroad as reflecting the views of all Israelis, complicating efforts to rebuild trust and expand the Abraham Accords.
- While praising Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wartime leadership, Ackman emphasized he offered this perspective as someone who understands how Israel is perceived in the United States.
- Responding to criticism, Ben-Gvir said diplomatic ties are important but should not supersede the nation's soldiers, while Ackman called for a moderate centrist coalition after the elections.
- Following his visit to Sheba Medical Center with Director General Prof. Yitshak Kreiss, Ackman expressed confidence in Israel's technological potential and prospects for normalization with Saudi Arabia.
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Billionaire Trump backer says Ben-Gvir, Smotrich should not serve in next Israeli government
Billionaire American investor Bill Ackman on Sunday said that Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich should not serve in Israel's next government, saying the two far-right politicians had caused enormous damage to the country's reputation.
Bill Ackman: 'Govt. without Ben Gvir, Smotrich would help Israel diplomatically'
American billionaire Bill Ackman says Ben Gvir and Smotrich have caused enormous damage to Israel's reputation and argues that excluding them from the next government could improve relations with the US.
Jewish Billionaire Bill Ackman praises Netanyahu but warns his ministers are damaging Israel
In an exclusive interview, the Pershing Square billionaire praises Netanyahu's leadership but says two of his ministers are damaging Israel's reputation; he also pledges major investments in Israeli startups, dismisses fears of an AI bubble and predicts a major peace dividend after the confrontation with Iran
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