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
Grapevine: Mazal tov!
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
NIS 2 million: Nir Barkat's new car
Economy Minister and billionaire Nir Barkat bought a Mercedes-Maybach GLS, mainly for oligarchs, before the ceasefire. He says public officials who pay their own expenses deserve respect.
‘A flawless execution': Politicians, MKs commend Israeli strike on Hamas leadership in Doha
Israeli leaders from the coalition and opposition praised the IDF and Shin Bet strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, calling it historic and justified.
Local sheikhs aren’t the answer to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - opinion
That route will not bring peace, but likely violence. It will pit clans against clans and Palestinians against one another. In the fog of violence, Jews will be killed.
No shortage of dairy products, no need to hoard food - Economy Minister Barkat
"This morning, I visited the Tnuva dairy factory in Rehovot and saw normal stock levels, ongoing production, and dedicated workers who are going to work in a complex security situation."
Current situation could lead to firings, economy must be opened - business leaders head
"The Israeli economy is strong but needs certainty, backup, and conditions that will allow it to continue to function even in emergency."
Editor's Notes: Palestinian clans are looking to join Abraham Accords after Oct. 7 - comment
After October 7, some Palestinian clans are considering entering the Abraham Accords and changing the face of the Middle East.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Israeli Economics Minister Nir Barkat sign economic partnership
"As long as I am mayor of this city, we will be invested in Israel," Adams said at the conference.
Economy Minister Barkat urges Qatar's removal as mediator over Hamas ties
Economy Minister Nir Barkat called Qatar a terror-supporting state backing Hamas and urged its removal as a mediator.
Israel favors upgrading US free trade deal, economy minister says
Israel seeks to update its free trade deal with the US amid Donald Trump's sweeping new global tariffs.
