Nir Barkat
Significant award inspired by tragedy: Herzog presents Jerusalem Unity Prize 2026
The prize is awarded to individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing mutual respect and tolerance who work towards creating harmony in the societies in which they live.
Can Israel’s economy survive after a seven-front war?
Grapevine March 1, 2026: Women in the spotlight
Economy minister says Israel can’t miss ‘beheading’ opportunity in Iran, urges full-force strikes
Economy Minister Barkat urges Qatar's removal as mediator over Hamas ties
Economy Minister Nir Barkat called Qatar a terror-supporting state backing Hamas and urged its removal as a mediator.
Israel favors upgrading US free trade deal, economy minister says
Israel seeks to update its free trade deal with the US amid Donald Trump's sweeping new global tariffs.
Nir Barkat urges Israel to declare Qatar a terror-supporting nation
Economy Minister Nir Barkat accused Qatar of being the world's leading sponsor of terrorism and called for Israel to take legislative action declaring it a terror-supporting state.
Israel removes all remaining tariffs on US imports
Israel and the US signed a free trade agreement in 1985, and some 98% of goods are tax-free.
Nir Barkat apologizes for comments over freed hostage Eli Sharabi's testimony
Asked on Saturday whether he had watched Sharabi's testimony on Channel 12's Uvda, Barkat said "I had more important things to do."
'This is not North Korea': Nir Barkat calls Netanyahu 'supreme leader'
Earlier in the program when asked whether he had watched the interview with freed hostage Eli Sharabi, Barkat said "I had more important things to do."
Israel and Vietnam reignite relations with new free trade agreement
“The trade agreement with Vietnam represents a significant step forward for the Israeli economy, marking another milestone in Israel’s cooperation with leading global economies," Barkat said.
Grapevine October 25, 2024: With a little help from our friends
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
El Al sets four fixed-price destinations to keep skies open amid airline cancelations
El Al will offer round-trip tickets to international travel hubs Larnaca for $199, Athens for $299, and Vienna and Dubai for $349 through the end of 2024.
New reform that would allow Israel to import products marketed in EU passes
In February, the Knesset’s ministerial Cost of Living Committee approved a new reform that would allow Israel to import products marketed in the European Union.
