By Phil Zabriskie, Time Magazine, 22 March 2007
Could the most important player in Israeli politics be a Russian billionaire who owns two sports teams, has four passports (Israeli, French, Canadian, and Angolan) and is wanted in France on charges of illegal arms dealing? Arkady Gaydamak, with his wealth and ambition, may be in the position of kingmaker as Israel goes through a profound leadership crisis. Already, Gaydamak, according to one recent poll, is the most trusted public figure in the country.
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“One hell of a Jew from Moscow…
We believe that Arkady worries too much about the investigation. In today’s Israel being investigated and convicted is the last trend for politicians. Just ask Omri, and his papa, Arik. It does not hurt once’ political career at all.”