Bill Ackman's remarks on Israel and its economy

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Jewish-American billionaire Bill Ackman addressed the political situation in Israel ahead of the elections. According to Bizportal, Ackman published an unusual post on X, in which he wrote that ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich "have caused Israel enormous reputational damage" and that a government without them would send the world a message that Israel is opening a new chapter. According to Globes, Ackman claimed that the statements and actions of the two have harmed Israel's international standing.

According to Ynet, Ackman warns against Smotrich and Ben-Gvir and says that after the elections a centrist government should be formed. According to Calcalist, Ackman is confident that a company worth a trillion dollars will grow in Israel within a few years, in a process involving investment in several Israeli startups. According to Globes, he believes that a company worth a trillion dollars will arise in Israel within a decade.