Calls for the establishment of a unity government: Stock Exchange CEO in unusual political intervention
The CEO of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, Itai Ben Zeev, published an open letter calling for the establishment of a broad national government based on cross-bloc agreements to advance the Israeli economy. According to him, investors need certainty, consistent policy, and a clear long-term horizon.
The CEO of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, Itai Ben Zeev, published an open letter calling for the establishment of a broad national government that would rely on cross-bloc agreements and place the advancement of the Israeli economy at the top of the priority list. According to him, political disputes cannot delay the realization of Israel's economic potential, which now requires long-term policy, stability, and a clear horizon for investors. Ben Zeev notes that the local economy has shown remarkable resilience during crisis periods, and that the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange has delivered some of the best performance in the world. He emphasizes the historic opportunity to leverage Israel's technological advantage, especially in the field of artificial intelligence, while citing the words of Palantir CEO Alex Karp about Israel's unique position in the global race alongside the US and China. Among the challenges he listed: passing a responsible state budget, improving the education system, expanding labor force participation, and increasing the circle of those bearing the burden. He calls for leveraging regional opportunities, expanding the Abraham Accords, and opening new markets. Ben Zeev concludes by calling on leaders of all parties to rise above disputes and establish a broad government that will lead an ambitious economic agenda.