Florida CFO tells Norway it would be a mistake to divest from Israel Florida’s head money man says it’s short-sighted that a Norwegian wealth fund is making this position or change in their investment strategy: “I think it’s important to call them out.” Mike Wagenheim April 17, 2023
Study: Tel Aviv home to 42,400 millionaires, ranking second in Middle East Israel's coastal city and primary economic engine has 2,260 residents with a net worth of over $10 million and 118 with more than $100 million. Sept. 15, 2022
The blessing and potential curse of prosperity Israel’s “start-up nation” economy is booming, but the country should be prepared to do all it can to prevent bifurcation by the elites. Douglas Altabef Oct. 3, 2021
Is it anti-Semitic to urge Jews to support Israel and oppose a wealth tax? Context matters. While talk of Jews and money can be dangerous, labeling Trump’s latest speech Jew-hatred is a partisan talking point, not community advocacy. Jonathan S. Tobin Dec. 9, 2019
Former Jerusalem mayor Barkat, now a Knesset member, asks not to be paid “Forbes“ magazine estimated Barkat’s worth at $139 million. The incoming MK requested to have his salary cut to just one shekel a year. May 2, 2019
‘Forbes’ ranking of world billionaires lists 21 Israelis The wealthiest person in the world is Amazon owner Jeff Bezos at $131 billion. The youngest is American Kylie Jenner with $1 billion. March 6, 2019
Tel Aviv is home to sixth most millionaires per square mile Tel Aviv’s 35,200 millionaires in 20.08 square miles mean that the city has 1,753 millionaires per square mile. Nov. 23, 2018
