The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nir-barkat/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:24:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Nir Barkat | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nir-barkat/ 32 32 Palestinian group demands arrest of ‘war criminal’ Israeli economy minister in Davos https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-group-demands-arrest-of-war-criminal-israeli-economy-minister-in-davos/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:27:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3739618 Al-Haq accuses Nir Barkat, who is at global elite conference to drum up business for Israel, of 'international crimes'; Barkat: 'No terror group will deter me'

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]]> Israelis hit by soaring food prices as producers, grocers feast on wartime windfall https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-hit-by-soaring-food-prices-as-producers-grocers-feast-on-wartime-windfall/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 04:53:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3732191 Manufacturers and supermarkets have been feeding off a captive public worried about missiles rather than rising Krembo costs; experts say deep reforms are needed to make the market competitive

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]]> Uri Lupolianski, only ultra-Orthodox mayor of Jerusalem, dies at 74 https://www.timesofisrael.com/uri-lupolianski-only-ultra-orthodox-mayor-of-jerusalem-dies-at-74/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:28:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3729290 Lupolianski, who founded the Yad Sarah medical equipment charity and was convicted in Holyland affair, suffered a recent deterioration in health

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]]> Israel and US sign agriculture trade agreement to clinch concessions on Trump tariffs https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-and-us-sign-agriculture-trade-agreement-to-clinch-concessions-on-trump-tariffs/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:34:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3704683 From January, Israel will lift remaining duties on US agricultural goods, amid wider discussions with Trump administration to ease tariffs on exports, remove trade barriers

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]]> Sweeping victories and upsets mark Likud’s first internal elections in 14 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/sweeping-victories-and-upsets-mark-likuds-first-internal-elections-in-14-years/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:41:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3698153 Barkat and Amsalem win Jerusalem, though liberal faction makes surprise showing; Defense Minister Katz suffers key defeats, signaling potential shake-up in party leadership

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]]> In rare Likud vote, stalwarts seize first chance in years to steer party machine https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-likud-vote-stalwarts-seize-first-chance-in-years-to-steer-party-machine/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:43:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3697546 In south Tel Aviv stronghold, first internal ballot in 13 years pits new generation against old guard. PM visits Jerusalem poll to extol Israel's 'only truly democratic party'

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]]> Netanyahu accuses ministers of electioneering; briefly bars 4 tardy ministers from meeting https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-apparent-swipe-at-katz-netanyahu-accuses-ministers-of-electioneering/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:03:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3689733 In apparent swipe at Defense Minister Katz, PM blasts 'barrage' of campaigning ahead of elections, set to be held by no later than October 2026

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]]> Cabinet ministers to celebrate Sukkot with convicted criminal turned party activist https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-ministers-to-celebrate-holiday-with-convicted-criminal-turned-party-activist/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:50:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3659602 Senior Likud members set to attend festive event sponsored by party activist Rafi Chaim-Kedoshim, who has been convicted for acts of violence, kidnapping and extortion

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]]> Hurt by Houthi blockade, debt-ridden Eilat port seeks aid to help it stay afloat https://www.timesofisrael.com/debt-ridden-eilat-port-hurt-by-houthi-blockade-seeks-aid-to-help-it-stay-afloat/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:36:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3600571 Unless plea to Economy Ministry is heeded, southern port could shut down as soon as Sunday; activity has dived over 90% amid Iran-backed Yemeni rebels terrorizing Red Sea shipping

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]]> Netanyahu thanks Trump for ‘tremendous support’ after president demands halt to his trial https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-thanks-trump-for-tremendous-support-after-president-calls-for-halt-to-trial/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:24:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3585130 Trump 'should not interfere in a legal process in an independent country,' declares Opposition Leader Lapid, but government ministers enthusiastically endorse US president's call

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]]> New York City mayor announces business council to build economic ties with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-york-city-mayor-announces-business-council-to-build-economic-ties-with-israel/ Mon, 19 May 2025 19:46:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3552867 Eric Adams and Economy Minister Nir Barkat launch New York City-Israel Economic Council to support Israeli businesses, technological collaboration

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]]> Regev meets with Israeli airline heads as cancellations strand citizens abroad https://www.timesofisrael.com/regev-meets-with-israeli-airline-heads-as-cancellations-strand-citizens-abroad/ Fri, 09 May 2025 10:31:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3545320 Carriers continue to nix flights after Houthi attack on Ben Gurion Airport, with most foreign airlines still staying away

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]]> Cabinet rejects state probe of Oct. 7; said set to legislate ‘special’ commission instead https://www.timesofisrael.com/rejecting-state-probe-of-oct-7-cabinet-to-legislate-special-commission-instead/ Mon, 05 May 2025 11:49:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3541901 Attorney general tells government that state commission is best, stresses probe must have political independence; opposition says coalition continuing to shirk responsibility

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]]> Minister says he had ‘more important things’ to do than watch freed hostage’s testimony https://www.timesofisrael.com/minister-says-he-had-more-important-things-to-do-than-watch-freed-hostages-testimony/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:04:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3493664 After uproar, Economy Minister Nir Barkat apologizes to Eli Sharabi for dismissing interview in which captivity survivor described torture and starvation

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]]> Israel launches campaign to fine retail chains failing to display prices on products https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-launches-campaign-to-fine-retail-chains-failing-to-display-prices-on-products/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:42:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3487274 Economy minister steps up enforcement of law mandating that supermarkets and retail chains show costs of items; calls on consumers to report retailers

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