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.
Independent voters hold more power over Israel elections than before, strategic adviser says
Likud's Nir Barkat plotted to oust PM Netanyahu after October 7, journalist Amit Segal says
US import reform approved in Knesset
Israeli economy minister calls on public to boycott food giant Strauss
Nir Barkat called on the public on Monday to stop buying Strauss Group products due to the company is continuing to raise prices amid the war.
Barkat opens WhatsApp group for retail heads to coordinate price freeze
In an attempt to prevent price increases in the retail sector, Economy Minister Nir Barkat opened a WhatsApp group with the heads of Israel's largest retailers.
Black stickers: The government's new plan to shame companies raising prices during war
Economy Minister Nir Barkat called on the Israeli public to boycott Israeli food company Osem for refusing to cooperate with the government over food price rises.
Israel's Knesset committee approves EU import reform
This move is expected to dramatically reduce the cost of living in Israel and create a structural change in the Israeli market.
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.
