Nir Barkat

Barkat: The next war in the north will be 'the First Iran War'

MK Nir Barkat: I think we are not properly assessing the threat coming from Iran.

Former Mayor of Jerusalem making trouble for Knesset accountants

Likud MK Nir Barkat has nearly 2 million ILS to his name but refuses to tell the Knesset where to send it all.

35 senators submit bill to block opening of consulate for PA

MK Nir Barkat praises Senators on their important bill, visited Washington and submitted his own bill on the subject to the Knesset.

Israeli officials deny US poised to reopen consulate for PA

Palestinian sources reported yesterday that the US plans to open consulate for Palestinian Authority in east Jerusalem.

Likud's David Amsalem submits 'anti-Barkat' legislation

New law would restrict the amount candidates can contribute to their own political campaigns to NIS 100,00 per year.

Nir Barkat implicated in massive trove of leaked documents

Pandora Papers detail Barkat's offshore holdings. Likud MK's office dismisses revelations as "politically motivated."

Likud MK denounces attack on police officers

MK Nir Barkat: Attack on police in Kafr Qassem is very serious and indicates a loss of deterrence.

Barkat meets senators in Washington: True friends of Israel

Likud MK meets seven senior senators to discuss move that would prevent the establishment of a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem.

'Palestinian Consulate in Jerusalem one of the greatest dangers'

MK Nir Barkat tells Arutz Sheva about his meetings with lawmakers from both US parties.: 'I came to represent the right-wing camp.'

'We have many friends on Capitol Hill'

Likud MK meets Texas Senator as part of public diplomacy campaign he is holding in the United States.

Barkat criticizes Likud's attempts to court Gantz

MK Nir Barkat: I do not think Gantz should be Prime Minister, certainly not with eight seats.

'Government didn't want Palestinian deaths before PM's US trip'

MK Nir Barkat accuses govt of giving IDF a politicized order to refrain from live fire at Gaza border, leading to officer's death.

Barkat comes full circle, 6 years after neutralizing terrorist

MK Barkat, who neutralized a terrorist in 2015, was invited to the Bar Mitzvah of the son of the man who was wounded in the attack.

Barkat: Miri Regev's comments 'divisive, have no place'

Nir Barkat dismisses Miri Regev's assertion that there are not enough Sephardim in the Likud leadership: We are a diverse movement.

MK Nir Barkat prays at tomb of Lubavitcher Rebbe during US visit

Barkat was in the US on an advocacy trip presenting Israel's case on many issues to public officials.

Barkat meets US lawmakers: I met true friends of Israel

Likud MK meets members of Congress and Senators and presents them with the dangers of opening a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem.

Will Bennett let US rollback recognition of Israel's capital?

A push to reopen a shuttered consulate to the PA in Jerusalem is a first major foreign-policy test for Israel’s fragile coalition. Op-ed.

MK Shlomo Karhi to Arutz Sheva: Nir Barkat lied to me

MK Dr. Shlomo Karhi accuses fellow Likud MK Nir Barkat of undermining Netanyahu.

Barkat kicks off the battle for the Likud leadership

MK Nir Barkat is waiting for the day after Netanyahu to run for the Likud leadership, but also criticizes the outgoing PM.

Barkat: Now is not the time for unnecessary primaries

Former Jerusalem mayor holds conference showcasing unity of Likud movement, vows Likud will return to power.

A last desperate plea for Israeli MKs not to mess up

Election #4 resulted in 65 seats for the Israeli Right respect for religion, honor for Jewish culture, a move to change the courts.Op-ed.

Barkat: If Netanyahu steps down, I will run for Prime Minister

MK Nir Barkat says that if Netanyahu steps aside, he will seek to replace him.

'Netanyahu is the only candidate for Prime Minister'

Likud MK to Arutz Sheva: All the members of the right of center should join a government led by Netanyahu.

'I will run for Likud leadership after Netanyahu steps away'

MK Nir Barkat at Arutz Sheva studio: The US is Israel’s best strategic partner, we have to find common ground with the Biden administration.

'Response to this murder must be more Jews in Judea, Samaria'

MK Nir Barkat joins funeral of Israeli woman murdered by terrorists, says attack proves the fight over Jewish rights in the area isn't over.

MK Nir Barkat: 'I'll defeat Gideon Sa'ar'

'I'll defeat him the day after Netanyahu and he'll realize he'll no longer be in Likud,' claims MK Nir Barkat of Likud.

MK Nir Barkat: 'Stop Palestinian construction in Areas B and C'

Barkat arrives in area and is surprised to discover PA takeover in Areas B and C. 'Symmetry should be applied in the open areas.'

MK Barkat on Hebron visit: 'Embarking on a sacred mission'

During his tour of Hebron, Barkat revealed his plan for economic and settlement development of the Jewish community in Judea & Samaria.

Nir Barkat thanks Trump, congratulates Biden

Former Jerusalem Mayor: 'I sincerely thank outgoing President for his tremendous contribution to State of Israel over past four years.'

Barkat: 'We might as well go to elections, secure decisive win'

'I would like to see the government provide more in-depth solutions to the corona crisis; unfortunately, that's not the case right now'.

Osnat Mark and Sharren Haskel initiate 'Nir Barkat Law'

New bill seeks to limit political use MKs make of their private money and set reporting obligations, to reduce advantage of wealthy MKs.

Survey: Likud voters prefer elections

Survey conducted among Likud voters finds nearly half want MK Nir Barkat to head the party after Netanyahu.

Likud MK: 'Gantz not fit to be prime minister'

Likud MK Nir Barkat opposes passing two-year budget, says Defense Minister Benny Gantz not fit to be prime minister.

Legislative committee rejects bill allowing MKs to forego salary

The Legislative Committee rejected a proposal by Likud MK Nir Barkat, seeking to allow MKs to waive their salaries.

Barkat: I'd rather be an ordinary MK

Nir Barkat, who remains outside the government, is not afraid to present himself as Netanyahu's successor: I will know how to run and win.

Barkat: Better an MK than a minister without influence

Former J'lem mayor: 'If I couldn't be in a position of influence, my best option was to remain a regular MK.'

Nir Barkat won't be appointed minister

Former J'lem mayor second, after Sa'ar, of top ten on Likud list who won't be minister. Dichter, Hanegbi apparently also left out of gov't.

Likud MK violated the Ministry of Health's guidelines

MK Nir Barkat called on the public to celebrate Passover alone at home as he hosted his daughter throughout the holiday.

Nir Barkat: We need a broad coalition

Likud candidate for Finance Minister tells Arutz Sheva: The Likud should aspire to build as broad a coalition as possible.

Nir Barkat: Who would bet one shekel on Gantz?

Likud's candidate for Finance Minister criticizes Gantz in wake of probe into his company.

Foreign Minister Katz: I trust Bennett

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz does not join the attacks on Defense Minister Bennett: I trust the entire system, including him.

Netanyahu: Nir Barkat will be next Finance Minister

PM announces 6 new reforms he wishes to enact in next government, desire to appoint former Jerusalem mayor as finance minister.

Poll: Barkat the leading choice to lead Likud after Netanyahu

Likud members who support Netanyahu were asked during last week's primaries who will they support after Netanyahu steps down.

MK Barkat:

'Sa'ar will have to recalculate route'

MK Nir Barkat calls on Likud members to elect Netanyahu Likud leader despite indictments: 'Prime Minister enjoys presumption of innocence.'

Barkat to Sa'ar:

"You know you're going to lose"

Former Jerusalem mayor calls on Likud MK challenging Netanyahu to drop out of tomorrow's primary race. 'You know you're going to lose.'

Barkat against Sa'ar: Trying to split and hurt us

MK Nir Barkat: I believe with all my heart that Netanyahu is the most qualified to lead Israel.

Nir Barkat promotes 'Economic Diplomacy' in Harvard lecture

Likud MK and former Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat pushes for greater economic cooperation between Israel and PA workers in Judea and Samaria.

Israeli politicians congratulate Boris Johnson

Israeli politicians from across the spectrum on congratulate British PM's victory.

Likud's next leader - Nir Barkat?

Barkat first entered the Knesset just 7 months ago, but he already outpolls competitors to succeed Netanyahu as Likud leader.

Likud MK: Sa'ar and Barkat, don't waste your time

MK Shlomo Karhi urges Gideon Sa'ar and Nir Barkat not to challenge Netanyahu for the party leadership.

Barkat's compromise: Choose a new chairman of Likud

The new temporary chairman of Likud will organize primaries as soon as possible.

MK Nir Barkat to Jeremy Corbyn: We will never surrender

Likud MK and former Jerusalem mayor excoriates Labour UK chief ahead of UK elections. 'Anti-Semitism won't be tolerated in 2019.'

The day after Netanyahu:

Barkat leads among Likud members

Channel 13 News poll finds that Nir Barkat is the leading candidate among Likud voters to replace Netanyahu.

'Mr. Prime Minister, I stand behind you'

Thousands participate in the launch of MK Nir Barkat's (Likud) new book.

'Blue and White has no chance of leading a government'

Likud MK Nir Barkat hopes that Blue and White will be reasonable and hold coalition negotiations with his party.

Barkat open to meeting Tlaib and Omar

Likud MK and former Jerusalem mayor says he'd be open to meeting controversial lawmakers if they're willing to "learn and listen."

Barkat: PA incitement to blame for teen's murder

Former Jerusalem Mayor MK Nir Barkat says world must understand radical Islam targets entire western world following stabbing of soldier.

Nir Barkat calls for unity government with Blue & White

Likud MK and ex-Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat endorses establishment of unity government with center-left Blue White party.

Barkat: New Israel Fund funding Ethiopian protests

Former Jerusalem mayor accuses NIF of 'fanning the flames' of violent protests over the last 24 hours.

'The solution to the Palestinian wall that Trump encountered'

MK Barkat sees plan as economic investment in industry and tourism, development of settlements, response to PA refusal to accept Trump Plan.