Nir Barkat

Minister of Economy Nir Barkat met with the leadership of Lockheed Martin's aviation division to discuss new avenues for collaboration with Israeli technology and cyber companies.

The Likud primaries have shaken up the party leadership: Netanyahu has strengthened his position, Nir Barkat is in a difficult spot, and Tali Gotliv has been pushed aside. Experts analyze who truly paid the political price.

The Minister of Economy hired an investigative firm to closely monitor the voting process, with personnel stationed at polling stations throughout the day to ensure procedural integrity. This move comes against the backdrop of fears regarding potential fraud in the ruling party's internal elections and the belief among Barkat's associates that a "contract" has been placed on him following...

Minister of Economy Nir Barkat, who in previous election cycles used to stand for long hours at the entrance to the polling station at Binyanei HaUma in Jerusalem, did not arrive there today (Monday). The absence is notable against the backdrop of the struggle Barkat is waging for his place on the Likud list, yet on the ground he still enjoys support: his name appears in some of the deals in...

On paper, Nir Barkat has everything needed to succeed in politics, just as he did in business. A successful entrepreneur and former mayor of Jerusalem, he holds a solid right-wing economic worldview. Yet, despite years within Likud and significant resources invested in grassroots outreach, Barkat remains perceived as a temporary resident within the party.

Correspondence from a closed WhatsApp group of Likud activists reveals calls to field a rival against Netanyahu from within the party after October 7. Simultaneously, a headquarters of thousands of party members has identified preferred candidates ahead of the primaries.

Against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding Nir Barkat and the crisis within the Likud party, screenwriter Meni Asayag criticized Amit Segal's reporting, stating there is a very high probability that the journalist's goal is to harm the ruling party.

The Minister of Economy rejected the reports of a move against the Prime Minister, declared that he supports Netanyahu and will respect the decisions of the Likud. Ahead of the primaries, he added: "The next big issue is to dismantle the PA."

Ahead of the Likud primaries, Minister of Economy Nir Barkat has launched a campaign against Channel 12, accusing the outlet of political persecution. The conflict is marked by ongoing mutual lawsuits.

The Minister of Economy addresses in an interview with Walla the reports about attempts to replace Netanyahu after October 7: "Absolute fake news." Barkat accuses media figures of trying to harm him ahead of the primaries, but refuses to commit to a libel lawsuit against Amit Segal and is not willing to take a polygraph test.

Following stormy reports about attempts to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Minister of Economy launches a sharp attack against the media and publishes the recordings that reveal the truth behind the quote that caused an uproar.

Political commentator Amit Segal has revealed details of an alleged attempt by Economy Minister Nir Barkat to oust Benjamin Netanyahu from the premiership following October 7. According to Segal, Barkat spent months lobbying ministers and MKs until Haim Katz alerted the Prime Minister to the plot.

Far from the media spotlight, the family of Minister of Economy Nir Barkat celebrated the wedding of his daughter, Amit, to Yardan Avishai. The three-day event featured an exclusive hotel buyout, poolside parties, and a private stand-up comedy show.

The State of Israel is working towards a significant reduction and the severance of dependence on the employment of Palestinian workers from Judea, Samaria, and the Gaza Strip. As recalled, already at the beginning of the war, the Security Cabinet made a decision to cancel the entry permits of over 100,000 Palestinian workers.