Billionaire Trump backer says Ben-Gvir, Smotrich should not serve in next Israeli government

Billionaire American investor Bill Ackman said Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich should not serve in Israel’s next government, arguing that the far-right ministers have caused serious reputational damage to Israel. His public comments came two days before Israel’s general election, as polls showed a close race between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and the opposition. Ackman said the two ministers had harmed Israel’s image in the United States. The article notes that both ministers have faced sanctions.