Nir Barkat
US import reform approved in Knesset
The Knesset has approved a landmark bill aimed at easing the entry of US-standard goods into the country without requiring additional local certification.
Significant award inspired by tragedy: Herzog presents Jerusalem Unity Prize 2026
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Grapevine March 1, 2026: Women in the spotlight
David Amsalem says fellow Likud MK Barkat 'should sit in jail'
Likud MK David Amsalem once again took aim at fellow faction member Nir Barkat, a week after his "anti-Barkat bill" divided the right-wing party.
Barkat: Likud MKs cooperated with party's enemies
Ministers to vote on bills that would require all Israeli kids to study Arabic, create Unity Day
Knesset advances campaign fundraising limit to avoid US model
Likud splits over anti-Barkat bill meant to limit donations.
The hot potato that could burn the Likud - analysis
The Likud canceled a meeting so that the faction wouldn't have to decide how to handle the ultimate political hot potato: The anti-Barkat bill.
Coalition, Likud rivals gang up on Barkat
A biill that is set to pass would limit billionaire MK Nir Barkat and his family to annual donations of 100,000
Netanyahu opens fire on future Likud contenders
Both Israel Katz and Nir Barkat have said they would run for Likud leader in the post-Netanyahu era but would not run against him.
Barkat is Netanyahu’s top successor for Likud leadership - poll
The poll of 650 respondents representing a statistical sample of the Israeli adult population found that Benjamin Netanyahu is by far the strongest candidate as head of Likud.
Exposed: Fake Israeli Facebook profile network supports controversial figures
The profiles voiced support for a number of public figures, including Orly Levy-Abecassis, Chaim Walder, Nir Barkat and others.
Likud MKs try to stop Nir Barkat in leadership race
Former Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat is in the race to replace opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu — But some MKs are trying to stop him.
Pandora Papers: Watchdog asks A-G to probe MK Nir Barkat on involvement
The Pandora Papers revealed that Barkat transferred shares in several companies to his brother Eli Barkat when he was elected to the Knesset and invested in a large company registered in a tax haven.
