Nir Barkat
Grapevine March 1, 2026: Women in the spotlight
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Economy minister says Israel can’t miss ‘beheading’ opportunity in Iran, urges full-force strikes
Smotrich doubles down on refusal to enlist daughter, claims IDF is 'no place for women'
'Chutzpan': Netanyahu removes Smotrich, Amsalem from cabinet meeting after shouting match
Likud membership drive ends in apparent failure
Likud source says that Barkat brought in 4,500 members.
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Likud's Barkat heads to Washington to stop Palestinian consulate opening
The Likud MK argues that opening a consulate to a foreign entity – the Palestinian Authority – on Israeli territory undermines its sovereignty in Jerusalem and is a move towards dividing the capital.
Lapid condemns Flag march slurs: 'This is not Judaism and not Israeli'
"It is incomprehensible how one can hold an Israeli flag in one's hand and shout 'death to Arabs' at the same time."
Nir Barkat: 'This is not the time for unnecessary primaries'
Barkat, who is the richest politician in Israel, funded free dinner and parking for the attendees. There were hamburgers, arais, asado, chicken, rice, noodles, fish and chips, desserts and wine.
Barkat to hold 'show of force' rally for over 1,000 Likud activists
Barkat will support - not challenge - Netanyahu and will criticize Bennett and Sa'ar for not joining a Netanyahu-led government.
Who would replace Netanyahu as Likud chairman if he leaves? - poll
Netanyahu's trial, as well as a recent proposal to nominate him for President, have left many Likud voters to wonder what will be of the Likud if he leaves.
Likud told not to use prime minister's home for political events
MK Nir Barkat tops list of candidates fined by comptroller
People refusing to pay coronavirus fines, only 25% of fines paid so far
The value of the fines handed out to restriction violators since the pandemic broke out has reached NIS 212 million. But only NIS 38 million have been paid so far.
Finance Minister Katz must quit, says Barkat
"Every day that Katz remains finance minister endangers the Israeli economy, the income of nearly a million people and the continued rule of the Right"
