Nir Barkat

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

Several current Likud ministers and MKs are expected to lose their seats in the 26th Knesset following October's election, largely because the party's size is expected to shrink from 36 to 20-25 MKs.

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

Nir Barkat, Minister of Economy and Industry casts his vote at a polling station during the Likud party’s internal elections in Jerusalem, July 27, 2026.

Likud's Nir Barkat plotted to oust PM Netanyahu after October 7, journalist Amit Segal says

Nir Barkat in a video of the Carrefour chain

US import reform approved in Knesset


No shortage of dairy products, no need to hoard food - Economy Minister Barkat

"This morning, I visited the Tnuva dairy factory in Rehovot and saw normal stock levels, ongoing production, and dedicated workers who are going to work in a complex security situation."

Economy Minister Nir Barkat visits a Tnuva dairy.

Current situation could lead to firings, economy must be opened - business leaders head

"The Israeli economy is strong but needs certainty, backup, and conditions that will allow it to continue to function even in emergency."

 Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Tel Aviv, June 16, 2025.

Editor's Notes: Palestinian clans are looking to join Abraham Accords after Oct. 7 - comment

After October 7, some Palestinian clans are considering entering the Abraham Accords and changing the face of the Middle East.

 JERUSALEM POST Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein speaks with Economy Minister Nir Barkat at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Israeli Economics Minister Nir Barkat sign economic partnership

"As long as I am mayor of this city, we will be invested in Israel," Adams said at the conference.

 NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Israeli Minister Nir Barkat sign economic partnership at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025'

Economy Minister Barkat urges Qatar's removal as mediator over Hamas ties

Economy Minister Nir Barkat called Qatar a terror-supporting state backing Hamas and urged its removal as a mediator.

 Economy Minister Nir Barkat speaks the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference, 2025.

Israel favors upgrading US free trade deal, economy minister says

Israel seeks to update its free trade deal with the US amid Donald Trump's sweeping new global tariffs.

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Nir Barkat urges Israel to declare Qatar a terror-supporting nation

Economy Minister Nir Barkat accused Qatar of being the world's leading sponsor of terrorism and called for Israel to take legislative action declaring it a terror-supporting state.

Nir Barakat accused Qatar of being the world's leading sponsor of terrorism and called on Israel to take legislative action declaring it a terror-supporting state

Israel removes all remaining tariffs on US imports

Israel and the US signed a free trade agreement in 1985, and some 98% of goods are tax-free.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

Nir Barkat apologizes for comments over freed hostage Eli Sharabi's testimony

Asked on Saturday whether he had watched Sharabi's testimony on Channel 12's Uvda, Barkat said "I had more important things to do."

 Economy Minister Nir Barkat speaks during a press conference at his office in Tel Aviv, March 12, 2024.

'This is not North Korea': Nir Barkat calls Netanyahu 'supreme leader'

Earlier in the program when asked whether he had watched the interview with freed hostage Eli Sharabi, Barkat said "I had more important things to do."

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Economy Minister Nir Barkat