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.

PRESIDENT HERZOG presents the Jerusalem Unity Prize 2026 at the President’s Residence.
Minister of Economy Nir Barkat

Can Israel’s economy survive after a seven-front war?

TALIA EILAT with her 2026 Peres Center Medal of Distinction and certificate.

Grapevine March 1, 2026: Women in the spotlight

Nir Barkat.

Economy minister says Israel can’t miss ‘beheading’ opportunity in Iran, urges full-force strikes


New York Stock Exchange decorated in Israel's colors

The New York Stock Exchange honored Economy Minister Nir Barkat's visit by decorating with blue and white Israeli flags.

 Economy Minister Nir Barkat at the New York Stock Exchange.

50 Influential Jews: Bridge to the Diaspora - No. 24

Nir Barkat, Amichai Chikli, and Ofir Sofer play a critical role in connecting Israel and world Jewry. Here is why.

 Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer, Diaspora Affairs and Combatting Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli, and Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat

Is Benjamin Netanyahu an obstacle to political stability in Israel? - poll

Israel's coalition would win more seats under ministers Gallant and Barkat rather than the prime minister, a new Maariv election poll found.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, January 8, 2023

Knesset passes law to protect lone soldier wages in special session

The Knesset held a special session, passing a law for lone soldier and bnot sherut wages and approving several other bills on their first readings.

 Israeli lawmakers are seen raising hands at a special session in the Knesset while the parliament is on recess, in Jerusalem, on August 16, 2023.

Boost for Israeli travelers: Direct flight, electronic visas for Vietnam

The first flight from Israel to Vietnam is expected to take off in October 2023, and after that, two flights will be operated weekly by VietJet Air.

 Israeli Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat is seen shaking hands with his Vietnamese counterpart, Nguyễn Hồng Diên.

Israeli minister builds economic bridges in Vietnam

Economy Minister Barkat's trip is an effort to strengthen trade ties with the Southeast Asian country.

  Economy Minister Nir Barkat speaks the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference. June 6, 2023

Israeli finance minister ends 40% milk import tariff to stop shortage

Meanwhile, Israel's cabinet plans to further change Israel's import system to resemble the European method of regulations and standards.

 Is the price of milk in Israel only going to continue to rise? (illustrative)

Grapevine June 9, 2023: A shared history

Movers and shakers in Israeli society

 US AMBASSADOR Tom Nides with FedEx Israel CEO Miryam Tzur.

Israel's delicate ties with Diaspora Jews highlighted in New York

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: The Jerusalem Post Conference and the parade, as well as the entire situation in the US, demonstrated the complexity of Israel-Diaspora ties.

 MARCHERS PARTICIPATE in the Celebrate Israel Parade in New York on Sunday.

Israel will use all means to prevent nuclear Iran - Nir Barkat

He also expressed support for cooperation on cybersecurity between the US and Israel and the Abraham Accords countries.

Likud MK Nir Barkat addresses a Kohelet Policy Forum event, February 12, 2020.