Bill Ackman says Ben-Gvir, Smotrich should not serve in next Israeli government
Ackman said excluding the two far-right ministers could help restore Israel’s credibility abroad and widen support for regional normalization.
- 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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Bill Ackman Demands Ouster Of Far-Right Ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich
American billionaire investor Bill Ackman has called for Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich to be excluded from Israel's next government, arguing their hardline policies have severely damaged the country's international standing. Ben-Gvir, the National Security Minister, faces widespread global criticism and sanctions from countries including Britain, Canada, and Australia. Finance Minister Smotrich continues to push for settlement expansion in the West Bank and opposes Palestinian statehood. However, removing them poses a significant challenge for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as their respective parties, Jewish Power and Religious Zionist, provide essential coalition support to maintain his parliamentary majority.
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