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Ackman Urges Israel to Exclude Ben-Gvir, Smotrich

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 8:04 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Bill Ackman urged Israel to bar Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from its next government.
He said their statements caused damage and a cabinet without them would signal a new direction.
Ackman said exclusion could broaden the Abraham Accords and improve ties with U.S. Democrats and Republicans.
Britain, Canada and Australia have sanctioned Ben-Gvir and Smotrich for alleged West Bank incitement.

History

Historical Context

The Egypt–Israel peace treaty, signed by President Anwar Sadat and Prime Minister Menachem Begin on 26 March 1979 after the 1978 Camp David Accords, ended hostilities and secured U.S. aid, establishing the Multinational Force and Observers in August 1981 to monitor compliance. Activist investor Bill Ackman now cites that precedent, urging Israel to bar far-right ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich to broaden diplomatic outreach.

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Story summary

Bill Ackman urged Israel to bar Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from its next government.
He said their statements caused damage and a cabinet without them would signal a new direction.
Ackman said exclusion could broaden the Abraham Accords and improve ties with U.S. Democrats and Republicans.
Britain, Canada and Australia have sanctioned Ben-Gvir and Smotrich for alleged West Bank incitement.

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