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
The dysfunctional government could stumble along until 2024 - opinion
The moment the dye was cast and the 2023-2024 budget turned into law, it became clear that our largely dysfunctional government could continue to stumble on.
Israel to roll out Harvard 'cluster' economics program this summer
For every $3 invested by the private sector in approved companies, the government will invest $1, making investing in Israeli companies "one of the best and low-risk investments you can make."
WATCH: Judicial reform protestors attacked at conference attended by Barkat
A group of people, including hotel staff, attacked the protestors, violently pushing them and throwing chairs at them.
Israeli, Moroccan agricultural collaboration could make Africa bloom
Economy Minister Nir Barkat announces plans to open an economic attaché's office in Morocco.
Twin brothers arrested after protest against Nir Barkat in Tel Aviv
Police were called to the scene after a fight broke out between the protesters and Barkat's security guards.
UK minister seeks trade cooperation with Israel, celebrates women
Kemi Badenoch, the UK’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade and Minister for Women and Equalities, concluded her first official visit to Israel.
This week in Jerusalem: Nof Zahav
A weekly round-up of city affairs.
Israeli reserve pilots drop judicial reform protest, talk with IDF chief
Defense Minister Gallant and IDF chief Halevi met with IDF reserve officers and clarified that insubordination wouldn't be tolerated.
Is Israel's Herzog preparing a second judicial compromise initiative? - analysis
The secretive discourse suggests that a second Herzog initiative may be in preparation behind the scenes – without the politicians having had to meet.
Barkat: I want to double Israel’s GDP within 15 years
Barkat’s lofty goals may be difficult to achieve in light of the proposed legal reform, which may harm Israel’s reputation among foreign investors.