Nir Barkat
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Nir Barkat, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Some Likud Members Refuse to Return to Channel 12 Interviews Despite Netanyahu's Directive
Likud leadership, led by Netanyahu, plans to end the boycott of Channel 12 ahead of elections, but key ministers Yariv Levin, Nir Barkat, and Tali Gottlieb refuse to comply. The m…
West Bank Becomes Israel’s Central Political and Security Front After October 7 Attacks
Following the October 7 attacks, Israel’s focus has shifted to the West Bank as the central arena for political campaigns, international diplomatic battles, and looming security t…
Netanyahu Faces Right-Wing Fragmentation Threat Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a growing threat from fragmentation within the right-wing bloc, including ultra-Orthodox and religious-nationalist factions, risking vote l…
Netanyahu Reinforces Control in Likud Primaries as Eli Cohen Rises and Nir Barkat Falls Back
Liberman Rejects Endorsing Largest Party Leader, Calls It Political Inexperience
New Likud Candidate Accused of Plotting to Oust Netanyahu Amid Internal Party Tensions
Tzvi'el Rubin, a new Likud candidate, is accused of plotting with Minister Nir Barkat to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu after October 7. Rubin denies the claims, while Barkat calls…
Netanyahu Faces New Challenge From Right-Wing Factions After Likud Primaries
Following the Likud primaries, Prime Minister Netanyahu now faces a fragmented right-wing vote with multiple small parties competing, risking wasted votes and weakening his bloc a…
Netanyahu Secures Loyal Likud List While Nir Barkat Faces Political Setback
Netanyahu finalized a loyal Likud candidate list with Eli Cohen as the top candidate, while Nir Barkat faced a significant setback. The list shows increased Haredi influence and l…
Legal Challenge Could Boost Ze'ev Elkin and Others in Likud List After Primaries
After Likud primaries, a potential petition to classify Israel Katz within Netanyahu's reserved slots could boost Ze'ev Elkin and others on the party list. Netanyahu opposes this…
Likud Primaries Yield Few New Faces in Top 26, Netanyahu’s Reserved Slots Key
The Likud primaries concluded with few new candidates entering the top 26 list, aside from Netanyahu’s reserved slot for Oren Dobronski. Regional winners and newcomers mostly rank…
Netanyahu Secures Control Over Likud Primaries Amid Internal Party Struggles
Benjamin Netanyahu exerted strong control over the August 2026 Likud primaries, using reserved list spots and influence to sideline rivals and shape the party’s future. Despite in…
Eisenkot’s Party Surpasses Likud in First Post-Primary Poll with No Clear Majority
A Kan News poll shows Benny Gantz’s party leading with 24 seats, surpassing Likud’s 23, but no bloc holds a majority to form a government. Likud voters show mixed views on their n…
Former Likud Minister Gilad Erdan Praises Netanyahu Amid Party Primaries
Former Likud minister Gilad Erdan praised Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the recent Likud primaries but criticized the party's lack of new leadership. Erdan plans to estab…
Likud Spokesman Confirms Netanyahu Discussed Reserved Seats with Candidates Ahead of 2026 Elections
Netanyahu Faces Internal Revolt as Key Likud Figures Plot Political Revenge
Likud Primaries See 80% Voter Turnout in Hebron Hills Amid Membership Surge
Likud's Hebron Hills branch grew from 150 to 600 members, achieving 80% turnout in Monday's primaries where Erez Tadmor led with 87% of votes. The surge followed grassroots effort…
Panel Debate Highlights Tensions Over Haredi Political Influence and Draft Law in Israel
A panel on 'Kikar HaShabbat' debated the impact of Haredi voters in the Likud primaries, the challenges of the Israeli draft law, and tensions within the Haredi community, includi…
Outgoing Israeli Ministers and MKs to Receive Up to 312,000 Shekels in Transition Grants
Seventeen Likud ministers and MKs ousted in primaries will receive transition grants up to 312,000 shekels based on tenure. Other retiring MKs from various parties will also get g…
Lockheed Martin Seeks to Deepen Partnerships with Israeli Tech and Defense Firms
Lockheed Martin and Israel's Ministry of Economy met in Jerusalem to discuss expanding partnerships with Israeli defense, aviation, and cybersecurity firms. The talks focused on l…
Moshe Klughaft Highlights Serious Challenge for Netanyahu After Likud Primaries
Strategist Moshe Klughaft said Netanyahu secured key spots in the Likud primaries but now faces challenges from controversial party members, risking coalition stability.
Likud Primaries Reshape Party List with New Leaders and Notable Exclusions
Likud's primary results have set the party list for Israel's 26th Knesset elections, with Netanyahu leading and several incumbents excluded. Eli Cohen rose to second place, while…
Eli Cohen Tops Likud Primaries as Surprises and Close Races Emerge
In the Likud party primaries held at Bloomfield Stadium, Minister Eli Cohen won decisively, with Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin following. Newcomers Ofir Katz and Almog Cohen made sig…
Netanyahu May Use Party Rules to Oust Nir Barkat from Likud's Final Knesset Slot
With 98% of Likud primary votes counted, Nir Barkat narrowly leads Ze'ev Elkin for the last viable Knesset slot, but Netanyahu may use party rules to replace Barkat with a New Hop…
Netanyahu May Use Party Rules to Oust Nir Barkat from Likud's Knesset List
As Likud's primary vote count concludes, Economy Minister Nir Barkat narrowly fights for the last viable Knesset spot but faces potential ousting by Netanyahu's strategic party ru…
Likud Primaries: Eli Cohen Leads as Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin Follow
Eli Cohen leads the Likud primaries with Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin following, while Nir Barkat edges out Zeev Elkin for a key spot. Several candidates, including Hanoch Milvitsky…
Likud Primaries Near Completion as Netanyahu Tops Party List for Next Knesset
After counting 90% of votes in the Likud primaries, Benjamin Netanyahu leads the party list for the next Knesset, with Eli Cohen second and Miri Regev the top woman at eighth. The…
Likud Primaries Deliver Surprises with Almog Cohen's Rise and Nir Barkat's Struggle
Likud's primaries saw Deputy Minister Almog Cohen rise rapidly to eighth place, Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz secure fifth, and MK Tali Gottlieb finish twelfth. Former Jerusalem Ma…
Likud Primaries Shake Up Party as Several Ministers and MKs Face Losing Seats
Likud’s primary vote count shows several incumbent ministers and MKs, including May Golan and Avi Dichter, likely losing seats amid a crowded list. The critical cutoff is around t…
Eli Cohen Maintains Lead as Half of Votes Counted in 252 Polling Stations
With half the votes counted from 252 polling stations, Eli Cohen leads the race, followed by Amir Ohana and Miri Regev, while key battles continue for lower-ranked positions.
Thousands of Ultra-Orthodox Voters Influence Likud Primaries Amid Netanyahu's List Battle
Ahead of the 2026 elections, Netanyahu fights to control Likud's candidate list amid thousands of ultra-Orthodox voters joining the party to influence internal decisions on religi…
Haredi Groups Coordinate Voting in Likud Primaries to Influence Party List
Haredi groups are actively organizing voters in the Likud primaries to influence the party list, using coordinated efforts at polling stations across Israel. Key figures linked to…
Israeli Ministry Reopens Investigation Into Canadian Medical Cannabis Dumping Amid Industry Dispute
Israel's Ministry of Economy has reopened an investigation into alleged dumping of Canadian medical cannabis imports, citing significant harm to local producers. The probe was pre…
PM's Office Briefings Against Tali Gottlieb Risk Undermining Right-Wing Voter Motivation
Briefings from the Prime Minister's Office against Likud MK Tali Gottlieb are seen as a strategic error that could demotivate right-wing voters ahead of the 2026 elections. Critic…
Channel 14’s False Report on Former Military Prosecutor Sparks Ridicule and Highlights Media Failings
Channel 14 falsely identified a woman as a former military prosecutor in a sensational report, leading to public ridicule. The channel defended the error before removing the foota…
Netanyahu Undermines Likud Primaries to Secure Loyal List Ahead of Tough Elections
Benjamin Netanyahu has actively tried to disrupt the Likud primaries to secure a loyal party list ahead of challenging elections, sidelining critics and pushing for reserved slots…
142,000 Likud Members Vote in Contentious Primaries for Next Knesset List
About 142,000 Likud members voted Monday in primaries to select candidates for the next Knesset, with fierce competition for roughly 15 open spots amid reserved slots for Netanyah…
Netanyahu's Longstanding Support for Ukraine Contrasts With Former Government's Approach
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has maintained a consistent pro-Ukraine stance, supporting its territorial integrity and security ties, unlike the previous Israeli gover…
Dr. Mordechai Kedar Publicly Endorses Minister Nir Barkat for Likud Primaries
Dr. Mordechai Kedar publicly endorsed Minister Nir Barkat in the Likud primaries, highlighting Barkat's efforts to dismantle the Palestinian Authority and promote the "Emirates Pl…
Netanyahu Faces Crucial Likud Primaries Amid Party Turmoil and New Female Candidate
Ahead of the 2026 elections, Likud's primaries spotlight internal party struggles, including the rise of Tali Gottlieb and Netanyahu's backing of a new female candidate, Dr. Ruth…
Netanyahu Targets Key Allies in Likud Primary Purge Ahead of Vote
Ahead of the Likud primaries, Netanyahu reportedly seeks to remove key allies including Tali Gottlieb, Nir Barkat, and David Bitan from the party list, refusing to meet Barkat ami…
Political Commentator Amit Segal Accuses Likud Candidate Nir Barkat of Election Law Violation
Amit Segal accused Likud minister Nir Barkat of a serious election law violation during his primary campaign, amid Barkat's ongoing dispute with News 12.
Prominent Israeli Lawyer Faces Personal Fallout Over Support for Netanyahu
Israeli lawyer Zion Amir disclosed that a close journalist friend severed ties with him due to his support for Prime Minister Netanyahu, illustrating the personal and social costs…
Netanyahu Deals Major Blow to Nir Barkat Ahead of Likud Primaries
Prime Minister Netanyahu refused to meet Economy Minister Nir Barkat amid rumors Barkat tried to oust him, dealing Barkat a major political blow before the Likud primaries. Netany…
Israeli Minister Nir Barkat Denies Brother's Involvement in Push News Site Purchase
Israeli Minister Nir Barkat denied that his brother or associates were involved in purchasing the Push news website, contradicting a previous report claiming they acquired a 45% s…
Likud Primaries, Rabbi Kook Memorial, Trump-Iran Tensions, New Looney Tunes Film, and Sports Season Kickoff Highlight Upcoming Week
This week in Israel includes dramatic Likud primaries amid legal challenges, the 91st memorial of Rabbi Kook, escalating U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, the release…
Nir Barkat Denounces Alleged Plot Against Netanyahu as 'Assassination Attempt' Ahead of Likud Primaries
Israel Mandates Recording and Sharing Customer Service Calls to Protect Consumers
Israel's Knesset passed a law requiring companies to record and store customer service calls, notify consumers of recordings, and provide copies on demand. The law, effective July…
Likud Coalition Chair Opir Katz Vows to Push Judicial Reform Fully After Elections
Likud coalition chairman Opir Katz said the party was too cautious with judicial reforms and vowed to fully advance them after elections. He condemned a failed internal attempt to…