Nir Barkat

Nir Barkat:

Emirates model can replace Palestinian Authority

Nir Barkat proposes a Hebron-based “Emirates model" as an alternative to a two-state solution and highlights Israel’s growing ties with Asia and the US.

Nir Barkat advancing trade with Qatar

Economy Minister Nir Barkat, reportedly advancing bill to declare Qatar a terror-supporting state, is advancing a process to allow Israelis to do trade with Qatar.

Minister Nir Barkat: We will reduce the price of Passover matzah

Joint Price Committee recommends 26.16% reduction in price of kosher for Passover flour sold to matzah bakeries, examines possibility of price controls.

Eitan Mor's first account of captivity

Captivity survivor Eitan Mor tonight (Tuesday) publicly recounted for the first time the two difficult years he spent in Hamas captivity.

Likud MKs go head to head in first elections since 2012

For the first time in several years, about 140,000 Likud members will vote tomorrow and decide the party’s internal balance of power.

Israel and India announce renewal of Free Trade Agreement talks

Economy Ministry hails 'new milestone in the countries’ economic relations' as India's Minister of Economy, Piyush Goyal, makes first visit to Israel to relaunch FTA talks.

Minister Barkat:

'Israel must dismantle the PA and declare sovereignty'

Minister Nir Barkat called to dismantle the Palestinian Authority and impose sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, in cooperation with the Hebron Arab leadership.

Minister Barkat

'Emirates plan an excellent alternative to Palestinian state'

Economy Minister Nir Barkat tells Arutz Sheva the proposal of creating “Emirates” in Judea and Samaria is the best option for all parties in the long run and has the best chance of success.

Bypassing PA:

Hebron sheikhs propose independent emirate

Five Hebron sheikhs approached Israeli Minister Nir Barkat with a plan to establish an independent emirate, pledging zero tolerance for terrorism and calling for mutual recognition between Israel and the proposed Hebron Emirate.

Smotrich against Barkat:

'Name one achievement of yours since the government took office'

Finance Minister Smotrich responds to Economy Minister Barkat's criticism of the Finance Ministry's conduct. Government Secretary forced to intervene in the confrontation between the two.

Minister Barkat:

'Iran must not sleep well at night'

Speaking at the Jerusalem Conference in NYC, Economy Minister Nir Barkat says military pressure on Hamas increases chances for a hostage deal, warns Iran must "never" get a bomb, and welcomes new legislation branding Qatar a terror-supporting state.

Ministers battle over the import of medical cannabis

The Minister of Finance opposes the imposition of a tax on the import of cannabis flowers from Canada, directly conflicting with the Minister of the Economy.

Nir Barkat:

We must get rid of Qatar, it's a dangerous entity

Minister Barkat called for legislation that classifies Qatar as a terror-supporting state and said it should be considered a 'bitter enemy.'

Following ‘slip of the tongue’:

Barkat apologizes to Eli Sharabi

Economy Minister Nir Barkat issues apology following his remarks on Channel 12 program, in which he stated that he was "dealing with more important matters" when asked if he had watched the interview of captivity survivor Eli Sharabi.

Economy Minister:

'India is a giant waking up'

Economy Minister Nir Barkat joined Arutz Sheva from India to discuss the special Israeli delegation he is leading to India to promote trade between the countries.

Largest business delegation in Israel’s history heads to India

Over 100 Israeli companies led by Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat will leave for India to discuss various issues including technology, imports, and workforce.

Barkat advisor Isaac Daboush departs for private sector

Isaac Daboush, Senior Advisor to Minister of Economy Nir Barkat, announces his departure to consult for international economic and strategic entities.

Nir Barkat:

Incentives for haredim who enlist, sanctions on those who refuse

Likud minister says October 7 proved there is no avoiding the conscription of haredi men to the IDF, but it must be done with sensitivity and avoid causing fear of 'secularization.'

Nonprofits protest new customs reform aimed at cutting red tape

New regulations hinder donations of gear to Israeli soldiers, charities say.

Nir Barkat to Netanyahu:

'I will oppose the Draft Law along with other MKs'

Minister Nir Barkat says he informed Prime Minister Netanyahu that he and other Likud MKs would oppose the Draft Law in its currently proposed format.

Israel still issuing work permits to Judea and Samaria Arabs

Thousands of workers are "taking advantage" of the work permits for illegal entry into Israel, through gaps in the fence. Defense official: This is a failure that will blow up in our faces.

IHF delegation completes mission to Israel

The Israel Heritage Foundation's delegation to Israel ended their visit with a festive dinner at the King David Hotel and remarks from Minister Nir Barkat and Swiss ambassador Ed McMullen.

Netanyahu against Barkat:

'He knows nothing and only encourages our enemies'

Prime Minister fires back after Minister Nir Barkat said that "Netanyahu and Gallant are cowards."

Nir Barkat:

'Netanyahu, Gallant are cowards, Nasrallah smells their weakness'

Economy Minister strongly criticizes leaders of his own party in meeting with Druze leaders, accuses them of being "leftists disguised as right-wing."

MSNBC host attacks Minister Barkat for funneling money to Hamas

MSNBC host questions Economy Min. Nir Barkat on Israel's policy of allowing funds to be funneled to Hamas prior to the October 7 massacre.

Qatar fires back

Barkat: Qatar funds terror all over the world

Israel’s Economy Minister tells Bloomberg he doesn't trust Qatar to act as a mediator with Hamas. Qatari Foreign Ministry responds: Political recklessness and selfishness.

Saudi Arabia denies its minister met Barkat

Saudi Arabia denies a meeting took place between its commerce minister and Economy Minister Nir Barkat, even though a viral video showed their interaction.

Likud Party Meeting:

'We can smell the vodka you've been drinking'

Likud members Dudi Amsalem and Tali Gottlieb started a shouting match during today's party meeting.

Economy Minister seeks to ban UNRWA from Israel

'It is unthinkable that the world should boycott UNRWA while Israel continues to allow it to operate from its capital.'

Economy Min. urges:

No more Palestinian Authority laborers

Economy Min. Nir Barkat urges increase of foreign workers from peaceful countries, says government should hand control to business sector.

Barkat threatens, Netanyahu's associates retort

Netanyahu's associates fire back after Minister Barkat threatens Netanyahu following his remarks about the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Nir Barkat:

'Absurd for Israel to fight Hamas and give it humanitairan aid'

Former Jerusalem mayor questions why Israel allows so much aid to go into Gaza while Hamas continues to hold 133 Israelis hostage.

Nir Barkat to Benny Gantz:

'He is still captive to the wrong concept'

Economy Minister fires back at Gantz, after Gantz responded to Barkat’s criticism of the government’s conduct.

Netanyahu:

'We will do everything to safeguard the lives of our soldiers'

The Prime Minister responded to criticism by members of his cabinet following a weekend with a high death toll.

Economy Minister: 'We are too benevolent, too considerate'

Minister Nir Barkat criticizes the government for insufficient fire support for the IDF troops in Gaza.

Report:

Barkat intends to challenge Netanyahu for Likud leadership

Economy Minister tells Likud activists he intends to run for the leadership of the party.

PM considering dismissal:

Minister Barkat to skip vote on the budget

Minister of Economy, who expressed opposition to the budget proposal, will be absent from the vote on it in the Knesset.

Minister Nir Barkat visits towns in Gaza border region

Minister Nir Barkat took a BBC reporter on a tour of some of the towns targeted by the Hamas invasion.

NYSE in blue & white

New York Stock Exchange colored in blue & white

Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat closed trading in the NYSE amidst dozens of Israeli flags hanging in the main hall.

In first: Direct flight from Israel to Hanoi, Vietnam

Economy Min. Barkat announces: Electronic instead of print visas to travel to Vietnam, direct flight routes to launch this year.

Economy Min.:

'Opposition chose petty politics over responsibility'

Economy Min. Nir Barkat dismisses concerns that judicial reform will harm Israel's economy, slams opposition for acting 'irresponsibly.'

Knesset passes massive fines for monopolizing imports

Companies seeking to prevent parallel imports could face fines of up to 100M NIS.

Boston:

Leftist protester attempts to violently attack Likud MK

Israeli leftist attempts to physically attack Economy Min. Nir Barkat during protest in Boston, local police arrest attacker.

Nir Barkat: What's good for the Palestinians is good for Israel

The Minister of Economy discusses ways of limiting the cost of living in Israel - and says he wants to provide PA Arabs larger wages.

Arutz Sheva J'lem Conference

Economy Minister: 'We will not allow Iran to sleep at night'

Economy Minister Nir Barkat tells the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in NYC how Israel will meet the Iranian threat.

New bill to impose transparency requirements on large companies

Economy Minister Nir Barkat claims the bill is intended to show when large companies are making excessive profits while raising prices.

Anti-judicial reform protest turns violent

Protesters attempt to confront Minister Nir Barkat, clashing with security guards and hotel workers.

Netanyahu welcomes supermarket chain Carrefour to Israel

Opposition quick to remind the Prime Minister that the move was made possible thanks to the work of the previous government.

Minister Barkat:

'Israeli entrepreneurs should look at ventures in Morocco'

Economy Minister hails opportunity for cooperation between the Israeli-Moroccan governments and their respective businesspeople.

Poll:

Who should lead the Likud after Netanyahu?

23% of respondents believe that Economy Minister Nir Barkat should head the Likud.

Minister Nir Barkat attacked by protestors in Tel Aviv

Policeman injured and taken to the hospital after left-wing protestors assault Economy Minister's security guards

Nir Barkat to CNN:

'Lucy's organs were donated, PA will pay her killers $1 million'

Economy Minister says responses to murder of 2 daughters and their mother shows the moral difference between Israel and its enemies.

During Nir Barkat conference:

Anti-govt. protestor throws rock through window in Kfar Saba

Protestors attempt to block Economy Minister Nir Barkat from entering conference, rock thrown through window during conference.

Away from the cameras:

Netanyahu seats Barkat among journalists during press conference

Economy Minister was present at Netanyahu and Smotrich's press conference, but was not invited to speak.

Friends of Zion support the Ukrainian people

Participants included the Kosovan and Slovakian Ambassadors to Israel, the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Benjamin Netanyahu and Nir Barkat.

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Nir Barkat: We will cancel the Disengagement Law

MK Barkat lashes out: This government does not understand what needs to be done. American policy paralyzes Lapid and Gantz.

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Barkat received with love at Mahane Yehuda Market

MK Nir Barkat goes shopping for Shabbat at Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem and greeted with cheers.

Nir Barkat:

'Sa'ar knows that he will be wiped out if there's an election'

Likud MK claims that those who in the past ruled out a coalition with Netanyahu have changed their minds.

Barkat to INN:

'We are committed to Jerusalem'

MK Nir Barkat: The Flag March in the Old City is a message to the world that our city and Israel do not cave to terrorist threats.

Nir Barkat still insisting salary total one shekel per year

Former Jerusalem mayor, MK Nir Barkat, is owed two million NIS in back pay - but refuses to take it