West Bank & Jerusalem
Trump backer Ackman says Ben-Gvir, Smotrich unfit for Israeli government
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Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said Sunday that far-right politicians Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich should not serve in Israel's next government, according to Al-Monitor. Ackman, a major supporter of Donald Trump, made the statement amid ongoing political discussions about Israel's coalition formation.
The comments reflect divisions within Israel's political landscape over the role of far-right figures in future administrations, with international observers and major political backers weighing in on the composition of the country's leadership.
