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Moti Gamish Steps Down as Israel's Economy Ministry CEO, Expected to Support Nir Barkat in Likud Primaries
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By נורית קדוש
First reported by Channel 13 · Jul 2, 2026
What happened
Moti Gamish has stepped down as CEO of Israel's Ministry of Economy after nearly two years, with plans to support Minister Nir Barkat in Likud primaries. During his tenure, he addressed labor shortages and launched a controversial discounted product initiative. Barkat praised their long partnership and expects to continue working with Gamish.
- 01Moti Gamish ends nearly two-year term as Economy Ministry CEO.
- 02He is expected to assist Minister Nir Barkat in Likud primaries.
- 03Gamish is the second CEO to leave during Barkat's tenure.
- 04He led efforts to bring foreign workers amid labor shortages post-October 7 attack.
- 05Gamish initiated the controversial discounted product basket project with Carrefour.
- 06Barkat praised their 24-year partnership and ongoing collaboration.
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