By Y.M. Lowy

According to reports, Boro Park real estate entrepreneur R' Ezra Unger is in advanced talks to acquire Arkia, one of Israel's largest airlines, in a deal that could make it one of the world's largest frum-owned airlines.

If completed, the deal would make Unger the owner of one of Israel's leading airlines and could lead to major changes in its operations. However, the reported negotiations have not been officially confirmed.

Ezra Unger, 36, grew up in Monsey before building a real estate business. His business career began while he was learning in kollel, where he sold baked goods to help support his family before transitioning into real estate investments and development.

According to the reports, one of the driving forces behind the proposed acquisition is Ezra Unger's desire to establish an airline that fully observes Shabbos. He reportedly hopes to create an airline that operates according to halacha, offering a fully Shabbos-observant option for travelers.

If the acquisition is completed, Arkia would become one of the largest frum-owned airlines in the world.

*At this time, neither Arkia nor Ezra Unger has publicly confirmed the reported negotiations.*

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