From Chaim Katzman on Israel and the Middle East · · SHALOMshow on TV
“I must admit that while I'm... a dove. I think that U.S. appeasement in this process and non-involvement in this process would make us all unfortunately pay a price over time.”
On , Chaim Katzman, Founder & Chairman at Gazit Globe, spoke about U.S. foreign policy during Chaim Katzman on Israel and the Middle East on SHALOMshow on TV.
Chaim Katzman, founder and chairman of Gazit Globe, discussed his company’s portfolio and real estate strategy in a 2023 interview. He stated that Gazit Globe controls 104 shopping centers in major metropolitan areas worldwide, with a total value of around $12 billion. Katzman described Florida’s real estate future as “not that complicated” and advised investors to become long-term investors. He also recommended that newcomers to real estate “become an expert” by focusing on a local niche and studying it thoroughly. In earlier appearances, Katzman addressed economic and political topics. He argued that a two-state solution is the only viable path for Israel and the Palestinians, stating that “if we do not want to have a South Africa in Israel or a democratic country with a minority Jewish population, the two-state approach is the way forward.” On the economy, he noted that Gazit Globe had been a net buyer during the 2009 recession, investing close to a billion dollars, and he described the real estate industry as a cyclical business where companies should maintain liquidity to survive downturns.