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The opening as it read in 2005
David Appel is a successful rightwing businessman in Israel . He is frequenty accused of using his wealth to affect Israeli politics. Appel claims in return that he is persecuted by the Israeli establishment because of his views (the establishment is considered leftwing by many). In 2004 he was charged of bribing Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon , in what became known as the Greek Island Affair . He was also charged with five other bribe offenses. In 2005, three of the charges were dropped, including the one involving Ariel Sharon. Article about the case from the Jerusalem Post v t e1
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David Appel ( , born 7 August 1950) is an Israeli businessman , general contractor , and Likud party activist .
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The opening as it stood in 2020
David Appel ( , born 7 August 1950) is an Israeli businessman, general contractor , and Likud party activist.
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The opening as it stood on October 6, 2023
David Appel ( , born 7 August 1950) is an Israeli businessman, general contractor , and Likud party activist.
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The opening as it stood in 2025
Israeli businessman (born 1950) David Appel ( Hebrew : דוד אפל ; born 7 August 1950) is an Israeli businessman, general contractor , and Likud party activist.
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successful rightwing businessman in israel
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israeli businessman
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