Billionaire Trump backer says Ben-Gvir, Smotrich should not serve in next Israeli government
By Steven Scheer and Alexander Cornwell JERUSALEM, Oct 25 (Reuters) - 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. The public intervention by the prominent hedge fund manager, who is Jewish, comes just two…
Jewish billionaire Bill Ackman criticized National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, urging their exclusion from the upcoming Israeli government. Ackman criticized the ministers for causing significant reputational harm to Israel, with their statements and actions frequently portrayed in global media as representing all Israelis.
Ackman believes that a government formed without Ben-Gvir and Smotrich would demonstrate Israel's willingness to start anew, potentially improving its image abroad and strengthening diplomatic ties.
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