Nir Barkat
Significant award inspired by tragedy: Herzog presents Jerusalem Unity Prize 2026
The prize is awarded to individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing mutual respect and tolerance who work towards creating harmony in the societies in which they live.
Can Israel’s economy survive after a seven-front war?
Grapevine March 1, 2026: Women in the spotlight
Economy minister says Israel can’t miss ‘beheading’ opportunity in Iran, urges full-force strikes
Likud MKs must quit their divisive theatrics - editorial
Public appearances and the manner with which politicians, even those who might be considered to be sideline characters, matter, especially now, when tensions and emotions are high.
Succession: Who will be Israel's new leaders when the Hamas war ends?
Protests are intensifying and politicians are plotting. With heat rising, the ‘Magazine’ presents scenarios for the political day after.
Israeli minister: Palestinian Authority would carry out October 7, too
Speaking at The Jerusalem Post's Israel Summit, Economy Minister Nir Barkat explained the reasons behind his plan to halt the use of Palestinian workers in Israel.
Barkat criticizes Israeli military policies for being 'too nice'
"Unfortunately, we're too nice and too considerate. It's inconceivable that we risk our soldiers and send them without cover into buildings that haven't been bombed first," said Barkat
Grapevine December 8, 2023: It ain’t over till it’s over
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Israel's Knesset passes divisive wartime budget in first reading
While the original coalition funds in the state budget were cut down for the amended budget, they still include billions of shekels.
Is Barkat preparing to run against Netanyahu for Likud leadership?
The former Jerusalem mayor has met with Likud activists and told them that he would not support Netanyahu again and that the party needed to see a change.
Likud MK criticizes Barkat's absence at budget vote in Knesset
Likud MK Eliyahu Revivo said that if he were prime minister, he would fire Nir Barkat for his refusal to attend the vote.
Gov't's amended budget met with outrage at inclusion of coalition funds
The five National Unity ministers in the cabinet opposed the amended budget because it still included allocation of coalition funds for uses not related to the war.
Israel-Hamas war harms economy, but ministers fight over paying the bill
ISRAEL AT WAR: Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Economy Minister Nir Barkat vie over the economic aid plan to help businesses devastated by war with Hamas.