![]() 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 BidenFormer Jerusalem Mayor: 'I sincerely thank outgoing President for his tremendous contribution to State of Israel over past four years.'![]() MK Nir 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 electionsSurvey conducted among Likud voters finds nearly half want MK Nir Barkat to head the party after Netanyahu.![]() Nir Barkat: 'I don't think Gantz is 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.![]() Knesset Legislative committee shoots down bill allowing MKs to forego salaryThe 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 than receive a minor portfolioNir 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 to be a regular 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 in next governmentFormer 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 guidelinesMK 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 coalitionLikud 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 BennettForeign Minister Yisrael Katz does not join the attacks on Defense Minister Bennett: I trust the entire system, including him.![]() Netanyahu: Former Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat will be next Finance MinisterPM 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 NetanyahuLikud members who support Netanyahu were asked during last week's primaries who will they support after Netanyahu steps down.![]() '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.'![]() "You know you're going to lose to Netanyahu"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 usMK Nir Barkat: I believe with all my heart that Netanyahu is the most qualified to lead Israel.![]() Nir Barkat promotes 'Economic Diplomacy' in Harvard lectureLikud 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 JohnsonIsraeli 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 timeMK 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 LikudThe new temporary chairman of Likud will organize primaries as soon as possible.![]() MK Nir Barkat to Jeremy Corbyn: We will never surrenderLikud MK and former Jerusalem mayor excoriates Labour UK chief ahead of UK elections. 'Anti-Semitism won't be tolerated in 2019.'![]() Barkat leads among Likud membersChannel 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 OmarLikud 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 murderFormer 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 & WhiteLikud MK and ex-Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat endorses establishment of unity government with center-left Blue White party.![]() Barkat: New Israel Fund funding Ethiopian protestsFormer 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.![]() '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 MKNew 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 terroristNew footage of former Jerusalem mayor foiling a terrorist attack in 2015 surfaces.![]() Permits to be revoked from UNRWA schoolsBarkat suggests Jerusalem Municipality take over health, education, welfare, sanitation services to all Jerusalem Arabs.![]() Barkat: No room for Palestinian stateFormer 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 stateFormer Jerusalem mayor says he has told US negotiating team alternatives to 2-State solution exist.![]() Barkat in US: Sanction companies that boycott Judea and SamariaFormer 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 officeMoshe Lion sworn in as Jerusalem's 10th mayor - and first mayor of Sephardic descent - since Israel's establishment.![]() Jerusalem's leaders light Hanukkah candles togetherMayor Nir Barkat and incoming Mayor Moshe Leon light candles for second night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall.![]() Jerusalem mayor green-lights US embassy expansionMayor 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 JerusalemOutgoing 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 wordsNir 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 terrorismAt 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 JerusalemJerusalem’s outgoing mayor urges international community to consider his proposal to end the local operations of UNRWA.![]() UNRWA concerned over Barkat plansUN 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 JerusalemA crackdown on illegal activities, revamping sanitation, and land confiscation: Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat goes to war. |