Nir Barkat
Economy Ministry ends 'Israel's Basket' pilot due to upcoming elections
Economy Minister Nir Barkat decided not to extend the project due to the expected change in government, leaving the decision to the incoming administration.
Middle Israel: Netanyahu's Likud list for the Israeli election highlights PM's cowardice - opinion
Who are the Likud ministers, MKs unlikely to make it into 26th Knesset? - explainer
Independent voters hold more power over Israel elections than before, strategic adviser says
Pentagon watchdog criticizes Lockheed Martin for US F-35 maintenance failures - Bloomberg
Known as the most sophisticated stealth fighter jet in the world, the F-35 US fleet could only fly for half of the expected time due to poor maintenance.
US to ease tariffs on defense and diamond imports from Israel
As for chips and pharma, two leading sectors in Israel's exports, the negotiations are expected to continue for months to come.
Grapevine, December 21, 2025: A strong relationship
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Rising Israeli exports approach pre-war peak, Economy Ministry predicts $160 billion
Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat announced the figures on the second day of the Foreign Trade Administration’s annual annexes conference.
Power struggles emerge in Netanyahu's Likud internal elections ahead of national primaries
The clashes over local and Central Committee seats are exposing power struggles ahead of the national primaries as political consultants play central roles on many competing lists.
Israel-India ties can be a 'win-win' partnership, minister tells 'Post'
"This will help Israeli innovation reach world markets, as well as bring down costs for Israel, " India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal told the Post.
Eric Adams: “My love for Israel is not a momentary matter.”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams took part in a festive dinner at the King David Hotel where he spoke about his special connection to the State of Israel
Awz to build NIS 5b chip fab in Ashkelon for defense and civilian sectors
Facility, part of The RISE national deep-tech hub, will focus on III-V semiconductors and advanced packaging under a hybrid “open fab” model
Grapevine: Mazal tov!
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
NIS 2 million: Nir Barkat's new car
Economy Minister and billionaire Nir Barkat bought a Mercedes-Maybach GLS, mainly for oligarchs, before the ceasefire. He says public officials who pay their own expenses deserve respect.
