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.

Economy Minister Nir Barkat presents "Israel's Basket".
Campaign materials of candidates who ran in yesterday’s Likud primary elections are seen in Jerusalem, August 18, 2026

Middle Israel: Netanyahu's Likud list for the Israeli election highlights PM's cowardice - opinion

Campaign materials of candidates who ran in yesterday’s Likud primary elections are seen in Jerusalem, August 18, 2026

Who are the Likud ministers, MKs unlikely to make it into 26th Knesset? - explainer

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara arrive to cast their vote at a polling station in Jerusalem, August 17, 2026

Independent voters hold more power over Israel elections than before, strategic adviser says


Netanyahu opens fire on future Likud contenders

Both Israel Katz and Nir Barkat have said they would run for Likud leader in the post-Netanyahu era but would not run against him. 

 Likud head Benjamin Netanyahu at his party faction meeting, December 13, 2021.

Barkat is Netanyahu’s top successor for Likud leadership - poll

The poll of 650 respondents representing a statistical sample of the Israeli adult population found that Benjamin Netanyahu is by far the strongest candidate as head of Likud.

Nir Barkat and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu present the Likud economic plan during a party event in Tel Aviv on February 16.

Exposed: Fake Israeli Facebook profile network supports controversial figures

The profiles voiced support for a number of public figures, including Orly Levy-Abecassis, Chaim Walder, Nir Barkat and others.

 A 3D printed Facebook logo is pictured on a keyboard in front of binary code in this illustration taken September 24, 2021.

Likud MKs try to stop Nir Barkat in leadership race

Former Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat is in the race to replace opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu — But some MKs are trying to stop him.

Nir Barkat and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu present the Likud economic plan during a party event in Tel Aviv on February 16.

Pandora Papers: Watchdog asks A-G to probe MK Nir Barkat on involvement

The Pandora Papers revealed that Barkat transferred shares in several companies to his brother Eli Barkat when he was elected to the Knesset and invested in a large company registered in a tax haven.

MK Nir Barkat

Pandora Papers might help PM hopeful Nir Barkat's political ambitions

A massive trove of documents alleges financial misdeeds but political analysts believe Likud MK will turn the report to his advantage.

NIR BARKAT: Netanyahu has energy and experience, and for the party and country, the longer he is around is better for us, so I wish him long life as the head of both.

'Pandora Papers' expose offshore deals of Jordan's king, Israelis

Over 500 Israelis were exposed in the massive "Pandora Papers" exposé revealing offshore dealings of hundreds of officials and businessmen.

Shekels and dollars

Barkat to meet senators on Jerusalem consulate for Palestinians

Joint List Mk Tibi wrote to US Secretary of State Blinken in favor of reopening a consulate in the capital that serves the Palestinian Authority.

US Embassy Jerusalem

Likud membership drive ends in apparent failure

Likud source says that Barkat brought in 4,500 members.

 SUPPORTERS OF Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu demonstrate at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, August 2021.

Will Likud candidates succeed in dethroning Benjamin Netanyahu?

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Is the dawn of "the day after Netanyahu" approaching?

 SUPPORTERS OF Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu demonstrate at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, August 2021.