Trump-tied businessman donates record $250 million to Jerusalem's Hebrew University

Posted Sunday, October 18, 2026 11:27 am

Lior Dattel (via Haaretz.com)

Billionaire John Paulson's donation is the largest the Hebrew University has ever received. He is also a renowned supporter and adviser of U.S. President Donald Trump, whom he has backed since Trump's initial nomination in 2016

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