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The ongoing war between Iran and Israel has escalated further, with both countries hell-bent on erasing each other from the world map. Israel is not only known for its technological innovation, military power, and historical sites. In recent years, Tel Aviv has also emerged as a stronghold of billionaires. You will be surprised to know that the country, which is at war with Hamas and Iran, has as many as 71 billionaires. This number places the country in the list of the richest countries in the world.
It is worth noting that Israel's powerful startup economy, technological innovation and international investment have made several Israelis billionaires in a very short period. Also known as the 'Startup nation, Israel has witnessed tremendous growth in major sectors such as cybersecurity, fintech, healthtech and artificial intelligence, changing the fortune of several young entrepreneurs. Tel Aviv Becomes A Hub
It is worth mentioning that Tel Aviv and the areas near it are the place where these billionaires live. The city is among the big business cities like New York, London and Dubai. High-end amenities, such as luxury apartments and exclusive business clubs, combined with excellent international transport links, have increased the appeal of this location for wealthy individuals. 10 Billionaires Of Israel
Israel is a very small country with a population of under 1 crore. The richest person in the country is Eyal Ofer, who has a net worth of USD 30.26 billion. He is also the 61st richest person in the world. The second richest person in Israel is Idan Ofer, who has a wealth of USD 23.78 billion, which makes him 86th richest person in the world. Top 10 Billionaires
Despite its relatively small population (under 10 million), Israel boasts significant global influence, particularly in the realm of wealth. Eyal Ofer, the nation's wealthiest individual, holds a net worth of USD30.26 billion, ranking 61st globally. Idan Ofer follows, with a USD23.78 billion fortune and a global ranking of 86th.
The top ten wealthiest individuals include Dmitry and Igor Bukhman (tied at USD9.77 billion each), followed by Teddy Sagi (USD7.08 billion), Yuri Milner (USD6.90 billion), Arnon Milchan (USD6.47 billion), Gil Shwed (USD6.10 billion), Michael Federman and family (USD5.98 billion), and Shari Arison (USD5.96 billion).
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