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Last update - 15:20 27/12/2007 Lev Leviev, Israel's richest man, to leave country for London By Michael Rochvarger, TheMarker Tags: AFI Development, Lev Leviev  Billionaire investor Lev Leviev, Israel's richest man whose estimated net worth is valued at $6.5 billion, is leaving the country to take up residence in London, a development which shocked the Israeli business community. Leviev and his wife, Olga, will join their daughter, Ruthie, who has been living in London for many years and is not at all tied to her father's businesses. Leviev's other children plan to remain in Israel for the time being. Leviev, who acquired Africa Israel Investments about nine years ago and turned it into a multinational property investment empire, initially denied the Channel 2 report of his planned move through spokesman Rani Rahav. Advertisement The TV network also stated that Leviev, a hands-on manager, is moving to the U.K. to keep a close eye on London-listed AFI Development. Since its flotation in May, AFI has lost a third of its value, or $2.4 billion. "Since being appointed chairman of AFI Development, it became apparent the job requires a continued presence in London, without [Leviev] neglecting his businesses in Israel," a Leviev spokesman said. Bookmark to del.icio.us   Best served cold Safed chief rabbi calls on state to exact 'revenge' against Arabs. The Jewish hurdle Obama: I disagree with aide who blamed 'NY, Miami' for failed peace talks.   1.   Leviev on moving to London 14:09  |  Yaakov Sullivan 27/12/07   2.   can you blaim him 14:09  |  SJ 27/12/07   3.   Frankly, you bloated Big Business People, I don`t give a damn!! 14:32  |  Albert Edelson 27/12/07   4.   say bye bye billions 14:40  |  sad 27/12/07   5.   I don`t want him, OR berezovsky 14:48  |  Rowan Berkeley 27/12/07   6.   Albert Edelson, Israel just another capitalist society? 14:51  |  Mark B. 27/12/07   7.   #5 15:14  |  Rolland 27/12/07   8.   Leviev sees the future for Israel and doesn`t like it 15:19  |  Clickfool 27/12/07   9.   Good news for London 15:20  |  Chris Linthwaite 27/12/07   10.   Mr. Leviev chooses London 15:28  |  Umm Danny 27/12/07   11.   Why would he want to live in a Apartheid Occupational State? 15:44  |  POP 27/12/07   12.   Clickfool on fabulous London 16:15  |  Yaakov Sullivan 27/12/07   13.   Yaakow, how about Abramovic? 18:22  |  Mark B. 27/12/07   14.   GOOD RIDDANCE! 20:08  |  Robert 27/12/07   15.   to POP, # 11, Leviev & apartheid 22:49  |  albert 30/12/07   16.   a billionaire and only one home ? 12:44  |  v hardman 26/03/08   17.   clickfool forgets local sussex imam wants a speaker for prayers 18:23  |  HAL TRIPP 26/03/08

Today Online Rights group: Deaths in IDF W. Bank raid were apparent executions Responses: 102 Top rabbis: Harvesting organs of the brain dead is `bloodshed` Responses: 35 Ari Shavit: Olmert doesn't belong in the prime minister's office Responses: 7 Shmuel Rosner: Bush is now behaving like a responsible adult Responses: 9 Meron Benvenisti: Israel's environmental plans do not include Palestinian needs Responses: 6 Rosner's Domain Obama rejects advisor's comments on American Jews and peace process Poll: what percentage Jews will vote McCain? Kurtzer: The pro-Israel lobby, not obstacle for peace How many voters will abandon the Democratic Party? (WTR) Slight preference for Clinton among Jewish Democrats More Headlines 13:19 Defense officials: Hezbollah rockets can reach almost all of Israel 10:34 Rights group: Deaths in IDF Bethlehem raid were apparent executions 14:20 Egypt holds new talks with Hamas, Jihad over truce with Israel 14:21 Syria urges Arab states to overcome differences at summit 11:51 Police seize 63 kilos of hashish, guns in Givat Shmuel apartment 13:57 MKs okay state-funded center commemorating Gaza settlers 10:53 Israel posts clips on YouTube of J'lem yeshiva terror attack 08:32 Barak confirms transfer of armored vehicles to PA 08:45 Top rabbis: Harvesting organs of the brain dead is `bloodshed` 05:10 State program to tackle problem of polygamy in Bedouin community 06:24 MKs advance bill calling for new Orthodox-secular school system 09:42 Netanyahu calls for treasury to cut taxes and state budget 05:19 Bible club founded by Ben-Gurion gets revived with a Peres twist Previous Editions Select Day 26 mar 25 mar 24 mar 23 mar 21 mar 20 mar 19 mar 18 mar 17 mar 16 mar 14 mar 13 mar

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