Nir Barkat
Can Israel’s economy survive after a seven-front war?
At the Annual Conference, Minister of Economy Nir Barkat will share his vision for Israel’s economic future
Grapevine March 1, 2026: Women in the spotlight
Economy minister says Israel can’t miss ‘beheading’ opportunity in Iran, urges full-force strikes
Smotrich doubles down on refusal to enlist daughter, claims IDF is 'no place for women'
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.
'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.
