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
'It's your time to decide': Former minister calls for Nir Barkat to leave government
Barkat has come under increasing pressure to leave the government in recent weeks, and it has intensified after Gantz resigned.
Nir Barkat threatens Likud opposition on haredi draft bill, Netanyahu fires back
"To win the war, the IDF needs more soldiers. Without victory in battle, there is no country and no Torah," Barkat stated.
Jerusalem Unity Prize to be awarded on 10th anniversary of murder of kidnapped yeshiva students
The prize categories were all war-related: Strengthening the South, Strengthening the North, and Strengthening the Home Front, Reservists, and Diaspora.
‘Throw Qatar out of the equation’: Nir Barkat’s approach to post-war Gaza
Economy Minister Barkat claims Qatar has invested $1 trillion in an anti-Israel ‘soft war,' and believes that the first and most important strategic step is to knock Qatar out of the picture.
Nir Barkat's former commander: 'Don't come to the Remembrance Day ceremony, you abandoned us'
"Nir Barkat, Economy Minister of the State of Israel, do not come to the military cemetery in Usfiya on Memorial Day. Do not come and do not sleep and spare us another insult," Amal Asad said.
Israel needs leaders like Joe Lieberman to save the country from Netanyahu - opinion
We all must wake up every morning, look in the mirror, and like what we see. Few want to sell their souls to an evil cause, a misguided mission, or – Likudniks arise! – a flailing, failing leader.
Israeli economy minister calls on public to boycott food giant Strauss
Nir Barkat called on the public on Monday to stop buying Strauss Group products due to the company is continuing to raise prices amid the war.
Barkat opens WhatsApp group for retail heads to coordinate price freeze
In an attempt to prevent price increases in the retail sector, Economy Minister Nir Barkat opened a WhatsApp group with the heads of Israel's largest retailers.
Black stickers: The government's new plan to shame companies raising prices during war
Economy Minister Nir Barkat called on the Israeli public to boycott Israeli food company Osem for refusing to cooperate with the government over food price rises.
Israel's Knesset committee approves EU import reform
This move is expected to dramatically reduce the cost of living in Israel and create a structural change in the Israeli market.
