Nir Barkat

'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.

Netanyahu fires back:

'No limit to the arrogance of the Left'

Former Mossad chief Shabtai Shavit's remarks about right-leaning voters arouse a wave of reactions; Barkat suggests Shavit apologize.

Nir Barkat to Naftali Bennett: Join the Likud

'Small right-wing parties hurt the nationalist camp,' says ex-Jerusalem Mayor-turned MK Nir Barkat. 'Do what Kulanu did and join the Likud.'

Barkat seeks to earn 1 shekel as an MK

New Likud MK Nir Barkat asks to receive the same symbolic salary of 1 shekel he received in his decade as Jerusalem's mayor.

'I’m surprised by the happiness in Blue and White'

Senior Likud member Nir Barkat welcomes elections results: The public would like to see Netanyahu continue to lead Israel.

Nir Barkat tells Arutz Sheva: 'It's no time for games'

Senior Likud official calls for union of Jewish Home with Otzmah, rejects proposal to join smaller parties to Likud: 'Right will lose seats'

What was Barkat's salary as mayor?

Former Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat reveals what his paycheck was during 10 years as mayor.

Watch: How Nir Barkat subdued a terrorist

New footage of former Jerusalem mayor foiling a terrorist attack in 2015 surfaces.

Permits to be revoked from UNRWA schools

Barkat suggests Jerusalem Municipality take over health, education, welfare, sanitation services to all Jerusalem Arabs.

Barkat: No room for Palestinian state

Former Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat pledges to block establishment of Palestinian state, will push for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Barkat: Yes to autonomy, No to PA state

Former Jerusalem mayor says he has told US negotiating team alternatives to 2-State solution exist.

Barkat in US: Sanction companies that boycott Judea and Samaria

Former Jerusalem mayor meets at White House with President Trump's special envoy to Middle East Jason Greenblatt.

'Reject Airbnb, come visit Judea and Samaria'

Led by former Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat,a new campaign calls on tourists to vacation in Judea and Samaria.

Jerusalem's new mayor sworn into office

Moshe Lion sworn in as Jerusalem's 10th mayor - and first mayor of Sephardic descent - since Israel's establishment.

Jerusalem's leaders light Hanukkah candles together

Mayor Nir Barkat and incoming Mayor Moshe Leon light candles for second night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall.

US Embassy Jerusalem:

Jerusalem mayor green-lights US embassy expansion

Mayor Nir Barkat signs order permitting US embassy in Jerusalem to expand.

Berkovitch says Leon's support 'a result of backroom deals'

Ahead of runoff in Jerusalem mayoral race, Ofer Berkovitch accuses Moshe Leon of cooking up backroom deals, predicts victory.

Barkat endorses Moshe Lion for mayor of Jerusalem

Outgoing Jerusalem Mayor endorses Moshe Lion in runoff to be held on Tuesday.

Nir Barkat to Rav Sabato: Ambitious plans ahead

"It'll be easier for young couples to say 'I am part the Zionist mission; we want and can settle the land of Israel' "

The mayor’s parting words

Nir Barkat ends his term as mayor of Jerusalem and is not afraid to criticize some of the candidates for mayor.

Where was Nir Barkat for the past 10 years?

Knesset Committee discusses Jerusalem Mayor plan to remove UNRWA from city; Fadida from Zionist Union wonders why Barkat remembered now.

Nir Barkat: UNRWA is causing terrorism

At Knesset session, Jerusalem mayor says the time has come to replace UNRWA's incitement, failing welfare system with municipal services.

Barkat: There's no such thing as a 'refugee' in Jerusalem

Jerusalem’s outgoing mayor urges international community to consider his proposal to end the local operations of UNRWA.

UNRWA concerned over Barkat plans

UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” expresses concern after Jerusalem Mayor outlined plan to remove it from the city.

Inside Nir Barkat's plan to remove UNRWA from Jerusalem

A crackdown on illegal activities, revamping sanitation, and land confiscation: Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat goes to war.

Watch: Jerusalem mayor after Priestly Blessing at Western Wall

Jerusalem mayor wishes Israelis a happy Sukkot holiday, praises holiday unity.

PA blasts Jerusalem Mayor's plan to expel UNRWA

PA cabinet chief says Nir Barkat's plan to expel UNRWA from Shuafat amounts to contempt for international law.

Jerusalem Mayor: 'I'm removing UNRWA from Jerusalem'

'Replace failing services with successful municipal initiatives. Wherever municipality operates, Arab public more satisfied, less violent.'

Barkat vows to expel UNRWA from Jerusalem

Jerusalem mayor says that 'UNRWA is a foreign and unnecessary entity that has failed miserably, and I intend to expel it from Jerusalem.;

Court gives Jerusalem go-ahead to close left-wing art gallery

Art gallery had raised hackles for hosting far-left groups such as Breaking the Silence and an alternative Remembrance Day ceremony.

Barkat: 'Israel strengthened relations with Latin America'

'I brought the blessings of the people of Israel to the (new) President of Paraguay as he was sworn in,' Jerusalem's mayor said.

Barkat to attend inauguration of Paraguayan president

Jerusalem mayor to leave today to attend swearing-in ceremony Paraguayan President-elect Mario Abdo Benitez after embassy opens in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor issues wake-up call to Europe

Nir Barkat addresses heads of European countries calling on them to join Israel and fight terrorism before it reaches their countries.

Chief rabbi of J'lem against 'LGBT' flags

Rabbi Aryeh Stern sends letter to J'lem mayor Barkat, asking that 'LGBT' flags put up ahead of gay pride parade be removed near synagogues.

Watch: Extremists vandalize Rachel Azaria's campaign signs

Extremists vandalize Jerusalem mayoral candidate's bus ads a few hours after they go up.

Barkat transfers NIS 700,000 to leftist foundation

Jerusalem municipality transfers NIS 700,000 to association that finances, among other things, 'Pride Parades' and Women of the Wall.

Nir Barkat: 'No' to two-state solution

Can Israel convince the international arena in the battle for the consciousness and belonging of Jerusalem to the Jewish people?

J'lem mayor refuses to meet with Prince William outside J'lem

Nir Barkat asks meeting with the British duke, but passes on prospect after being notified such a meeting would not happen in the capital.

Fine for Tefillin stand canceled

Mayor Nir Barkat voids $124 fine slapped on Chabad hassid who got people to lay tefillin near the Jerusalem Bus Station.

Watch: Arrest of terrorist who planned to assassinate Netanyahu

Border Police arrest main suspect in terror plot to assassinate prime minister, mayor of Jerusalem.

Report: Terror cell planned to assassinate Netanyahu, Nir Barkat

Security officials say terror cell planned attacks on senior Israeli leaders and American, Canadian diplomatic facilities in Jerusalem.

First Station complex in Jerusalem to remain open on Shabbat

Mayoral candidate Ofer Berkowitz welcomes decision: 'If Jerusalem doesn't belong to everyone, it won't be at all.'

'A second generation of ZAKA volunteers'

ZAKA volunteers receive certificate of excellence at Jerusalem's City Hall.

J'lem mayor says entertainment complex won’t close on Sabbath

Nir Barkat tells local news website he will allow First Station complex to continue to operate as it has since it opened five years ago.

J'lem Mayor: Jerusalem is ready for the US

Mayor Nir Barkat says US embassy move inspiring other nations to 'be part of Jewish return to Jerusalem.'

Jerusalem mayor hangs sign directing traffic to US Embassy

Jerusalem's Mayor Barkat hangs first 'US Embassy' road signs, thanks Pres. Trump for leading international recognition.

Elkin says Barkat supports him in Jerusalem mayoral race

'Nir Barkat wants me to run, he was the first one to turn to me.'

Deri doesn't rule out supporting Eli Yishai for Jerusalem mayor

Deri does not rule out nominating nemesis Eli Yishai to run for mayor of Jerusalem as Shas representative.

Gran Fondo bicycle race comes to Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat joins cyclists in Gran Fondo race down streets of Jerusalem.

High Court okays Israeli-Palestinian memorial event

High Court of Justice dismisses appeal against controversial mixed Israeli-Palestinian memorial event in Jerusalem.

Regev fires back at Barkat: Cancel the terrorist memorial event

Culture Minister outraged at J'lem Mayor, demands he use his authority to stop the event rather than place responsibility on her.

J'lem Mayor to Culture Minister: Prevent this disgrace

Nir Barkat asks Miri Regev to stop joint event for fallen IDF soldiers and 'Palestinians,' planned in gallery funded by Culture Ministry.

Jerusalem mayor promises to aid Guatemala embassy move

Jerusalem mayor promises Guatemalan officials that he'll do everything possible to ensure a fast, smooth, move.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat won't seek reelection

Nir Barkat says he will run for Knesset seat with Likud rather than seek third term as mayor of Israel's capital.

Mayor of Jerusalem Ze'ev Elkin?

Reports say that veteran Likud MK Ze'ev Elkin joining race for Jerusalem Mayor.

Jerusalem mayor hints at 'important decision' next week

Mayor Nir Barkat, who recently declined to run for reelection, hints at possible announcement for Knesset bid after visiting Western Wall.

Report: Barkat won't run for third term

TV report says Jerusalem Mayor is expected to announce next week that he will not run for another term.

Jerusalem mayor seeks tax cuts for IDF reservists

Mayor Nir Barkat seeks 5% property tax reduction for reservists living in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem suspends plan to tax church-owned businesses

After backlash, Israel halts plan to collect 650 million in unpaid taxes for businesses, properties owned by churches in Jerusalem.

Ambassador Friedman: Next year in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor hosts the leaders of the communities and religions and representatives of the diplomatic corps in the city.