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Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman: I'm a big believer in Israel long-term

Reported by Cnbc
Oct 22, 2026· 1 min read
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Key Takeaways
  • • Pershing Square Capital Management founder and CEO Bill Ackman told CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' that he is a 'big believer in Israel long-term.'
  • • Ackman's remarks covered Israel's economy and stock market as the country approaches an election.
  • • The interview also addressed the U.S.-Iran war and the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Summary
Pershing Square Capital Management founder and CEO Bill Ackman said he is a "big believer in Israel long-term," in an appearance on CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street,' according to the network's coverage of the segment. The interview, which runs about 2.5 minutes, focused on Israel's economy and stock market as the country moves toward a national election.

Ackman also discussed the U.S.-Iran war and the broader U.S.-Israel relationship, per the segment description. The published summary does not include further detail on his specific positions, trade ideas, or holdings, so the full range of his views is available only in the original video.

For institutional investors, the remarks offer a view from one of the most prominent activist hedge fund managers on Israeli equities and geopolitical risk ahead of the vote. Readers seeking the specifics of his analysis should consult the CNBC video directly.

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Cnbc Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman: I'm a big believer in Israel long-term