According to Kikar HaShabbat, the 36-year-old real estate businessman from the Hasidic community has emerged as a potential buyer of one of Israel’s largest airlines. While financial details have not been released, the reported negotiations have generated significant interest in both Israel and the Orthodox Jewish community.
Unger reportedly began his business career while studying in kollel, selling baked goods to help support his family. He later moved into real estate, where he built a successful business through major property investments in New York.
According to people familiar with the discussions, one of Unger’s main goals is to stop Shabbat flights and operate an airline that fully observes Jewish law. Supporters say the vision is to offer travelers a kosher airline that does not operate on Shabbat.
If the deal is completed, Arkia would become one of the world’s largest Haredi-owned airlines, marking a historic moment for both Israel’s aviation industry and the Orthodox Jewish business community.
Arkia has not confirmed the reported sale discussions and declined to comment.