Nir Barkat
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Nir Barkat, translated into English and compared across sources. 23 recent stories.
Ministers threaten libel suit against Channel 12 over funeral report
Nir Barkat and several other Israeli ministers sent Channel 12 a libel warning over a report about the funeral of IDF officer Dor Gdalia Ben Simhon. They say the family requested…
Thousands Attend Unity Celebration for Rabbi Shalom Ifergan in Netivot
Thousands attended the main memorial event for Rabbi Shalom Ifergan, known as Baba Shalom, on Wednesday night, led by his grandson, Rabbi Netanel Shiriki. The ceremony in Israel d…
About 800,000 Israelis Have Used the ‘Cheapest Basket’ Program, Saving Hundreds of Shekels
About 800,000 Israelis have already bought through the “Cheapest Basket of Israel” program, launched by the Economy and Industry Ministry with Carrefour. The initiative has lowere…
Barakat Accuses Keshet 12 Owner of Conflict of Interest Over Food Holdings
Economy Minister Nir Barkat accused Dudi Wertheim, a Channel 12 owner, of a conflict of interest tied to his food and beverage holdings. Barkat said Wertheim's businesses are affe…
Treasury Warns Repeal of Kosher Reform Could Cost Public NIS 750 Million a Year
Israel's Finance Ministry says repealing the kosher certification reform would cost the public NIS 750 million a year. The bill passed its first reading and would restore the Chie…
Israel Police to Compensate 13 Anti-Government Protesters After Illegal Searches
Israel Police will pay more than 600,000 shekels to 13 anti-government protesters who were subjected to illegal invasive searches after arrests in Jerusalem. Senior legal official…
Channel 12 Retreats in Court After Criminal Allegations Against Nir Barkat
Channel 12’s defense in Nir Barkat’s NIS 12 million lawsuit appears to soften its earlier criminal allegations against him. The filing admits the report was about concerns and que…
Knesset Panel Approves U.S. Standards Import Reform, But Price Impact Is Doubtful
The Knesset Economy Committee approved a reform to adopt U.S. standards for certain imports, but it excludes food and applies only to goods made in the United States. The measure…
Economy Ministry Promises Cheaper Direct Imports from the U.S.
Israel has approved a reform to ease direct imports from the United States, with officials promising lower prices for consumers. The article warns that earlier import reforms did…
Inside Likud, the Netanyahu succession question is no longer taboo
Likud insiders are increasingly discussing whether Benjamin Netanyahu may retire and who could succeed him. The article links the shift to his health issues, his ongoing corruptio…
Meitav’s Rapid Fund Inflows Reshuffle Israel’s Long-Term Savings Market
Meitav has widened its lead in Israel’s long-term savings market after attracting record inflows, while Mor overtook Altshuler Shaham for second place. Altshuler Shaham, Yelin Lap…
Allegations Against Economy Ministry CEO Over Vignet Collapse and Asset Transfer
An investigative report accuses Motty Gamsheh, now Israel’s economy ministry director general, of using his role as consultant to take control of Vignet, a media company founded b…
Poll Finds Most Israelis Want Netanyahu Out of Politics
A Channel 12 poll found that 59% of Israelis think Benjamin Netanyahu should not run in the next election. The survey also showed Nir Barkat leading as a possible Likud successor…
Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Ceasefire as Fighting Continues in South Lebanon
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire set for 4:00 p.m., but the IDF said it would keep operating in southern Lebanon after renewed violations and deadly attacks. Israel resp…
Pressure Mounts for a Heavy Israeli Response in Lebanon After Deadly Border Clash
After four IDF soldiers were killed on the northern border, Israeli ministers, MKs, and media figures demanded a forceful strike in Lebanon. The article says Hezbollah and Iran ar…
Religious and civic figures headline a busy week of events across Israel and the West Bank
A string of public events this week featured rabbis, ministers, educators and community activists across Israel and the West Bank. The appearances included a new Ariel youth branc…
Inside the Week’s Biggest Haredi Gossip, Political Encounters, and Wedding Scenes
Zupnik’s weekly gossip roundup says a Hasidic rebbe’s health is under strict secrecy, while another major court is preparing a quiet gabbai overhaul after internal anger over leak…
600 Workers to Lose Jobs as Nahariya Blade-Technology Plant Closes
BTL’s Nahariya plant is shutting down, and 600 workers will be laid off by August. Employees and local politicians are urging the Israeli government to step in with new jobs and s…
Israel's “Shopping Basket” Campaign Faces New Legal and Consumer Criticism
Consumer groups are challenging Israel’s “shopping basket” program in the High Court, saying the government’s response does not address claims of misleading advertising and other…
The Quiet BRM Partner Behind the Expected Multibillion Shekel Exit from Meitav
BRM, the Barkat brothers’ investment firm, is seeking a buyer for its Meitav stake, now worth nearly NIS 3 billion. The firm’s quiet third partner, Yuval Rachavi, has largely step…
Trump Says He Is Unsure Netanyahu Will Run Again, Likud Says He Will Win
President Donald Trump said in an ABC interview that he is not sure whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will run again in Israel's next election. The Likud replied that Neta…
Twice the Check Point Exit: The Barkat Brothers See Meitav’s Valuation and Can’t Believe It
BRM, the investment fund of Eli Barkat, Nir Barkat and Yuval Rekhavi, has hired J.P. Morgan to seek a foreign buyer for its 24.1% stake in Meitav. The potential sale could value t…
‘A Political Assassination Attempt’: Nir Barkat Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Keshet 12 News
Nir Barkat filed a defamation lawsuit against Keshet 12 News over its report, which he described as a “political assassination attempt.” The text also includes a list of other hea…
