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Nir Barkat

Israeli-media coverage mentioning Nir Barkat, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Politics2 days ago

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…

Security3 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago·1 outlets

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…

Politics5 days ago

Netanyahu Reinforces Control in Likud Primaries as Eli Cohen Rises and Nir Barkat Falls Back

Politics5 days ago

Liberman Rejects Endorsing Largest Party Leader, Calls It Political Inexperience

Politics6 days ago

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…

PoliticsAug 19, 2026·3 outlets

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 Faces New Challenge From Right-Wing Factions After Likud Primaries
PoliticsAug 19, 2026·2 outlets

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…

PoliticsAug 19, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Legal Challenge Could Boost Ze'ev Elkin and Others in Likud List After Primaries
PoliticsAug 19, 2026·3 outlets

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…

Likud Primaries Yield Few New Faces in Top 26, Netanyahu’s Reserved Slots Key
PoliticsAug 19, 2026·7 outlets

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…

Netanyahu Secures Control Over Likud Primaries Amid Internal Party Struggles
PoliticsAug 19, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 19, 2026

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…

Former Likud Minister Gilad Erdan Praises Netanyahu Amid Party Primaries
PoliticsAug 19, 2026

Likud Spokesman Confirms Netanyahu Discussed Reserved Seats with Candidates Ahead of 2026 Elections

PoliticsAug 19, 2026

Netanyahu Faces Internal Revolt as Key Likud Figures Plot Political Revenge

PoliticsAug 18, 2026·3 outlets

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…

Likud Primaries See 80% Voter Turnout in Hebron Hills Amid Membership Surge
PoliticsAug 18, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 18, 2026

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…

EconomyAug 18, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 18, 2026

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.

PoliticsAug 18, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 18, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Eli Cohen Tops Likud Primaries as Surprises and Close Races Emerge
PoliticsAug 18, 2026·3 outlets

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…

PoliticsAug 18, 2026·4 outlets

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…

Netanyahu May Use Party Rules to Oust Nir Barkat from Likud's Knesset List
PoliticsAug 18, 2026·5 outlets

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: Eli Cohen Leads as Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin Follow
PoliticsAug 18, 2026

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 Near Completion as Netanyahu Tops Party List for Next Knesset
PoliticsAug 18, 2026·2 outlets

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…

PoliticsAug 18, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Likud Primaries Shake Up Party as Several Ministers and MKs Face Losing Seats
PoliticsAug 18, 2026

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.

Eli Cohen Maintains Lead as Half of Votes Counted in 252 Polling Stations
PoliticsAug 17, 2026·3 outlets

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…

Thousands of Ultra-Orthodox Voters Influence Likud Primaries Amid Netanyahu's List Battle
PoliticsAug 17, 2026

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…

EconomyAug 17, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 17, 2026

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…

PM's Office Briefings Against Tali Gottlieb Risk Undermining Right-Wing Voter Motivation
PoliticsAug 17, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 17, 2026·2 outlets

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…

PoliticsAug 17, 2026·4 outlets

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…

142,000 Likud Members Vote in Contentious Primaries for Next Knesset List
PoliticsAug 17, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 16, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 16, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 16, 2026·1 outlets

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…

PoliticsAug 16, 2026

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.

PoliticsAug 16, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 16, 2026·4 outlets

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…

Netanyahu Deals Major Blow to Nir Barkat Ahead of Likud Primaries
PoliticsAug 16, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 16, 2026

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…

GeneralAug 16, 2026

Nir Barkat Denounces Alleged Plot Against Netanyahu as 'Assassination Attempt' Ahead of Likud Primaries

EconomyAug 16, 2026

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…

Israel Mandates Recording and Sharing Customer Service Calls to Protect Consumers
PoliticsAug 16, 2026

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…