Nir Barkat

Israel needs leaders like Joe Lieberman to save the country from Netanyahu - opinion

We all must wake up every morning, look in the mirror, and like what we see. Few want to sell their souls to an evil cause, a misguided mission, or – Likudniks arise! – a flailing, failing leader.

03/04/2024

Israeli economy minister calls on public to boycott food giant Strauss

Nir Barkat called on the public on Monday to stop buying Strauss Group products due to the company is continuing to raise prices amid the war.

Barkat opens WhatsApp group for retail heads to coordinate price freeze

In an attempt to prevent price increases in the retail sector, Economy Minister Nir Barkat opened a WhatsApp group with the heads of Israel's largest retailers.

14/03/2024

Black stickers: The government's new plan to shame companies raising prices during war

Economy Minister Nir Barkat called on the Israeli public to boycott Israeli food company Osem for refusing to cooperate with the government over food price rises.

Israel's Knesset committee approves EU import reform

This move is expected to dramatically reduce the cost of living in Israel and create a structural change in the Israeli market.

Likud MKs must quit their divisive theatrics

Public appearances and the manner with which politicians, even those who might be considered to be sideline characters, matter, especially now, when tensions and emotions are high.

Succession: Who will be Israel's new leaders when the Hamas war ends?

Protests are intensifying and politicians are plotting. With heat rising, the ‘Magazine’ presents scenarios for the political day after.

Israeli minister: Palestinian Authority would carry out October 7, too

Speaking at The Jerusalem Post's Israel Summit, Economy Minister Nir Barkat explained the reasons behind his plan to halt the use of Palestinian workers in Israel.

By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
10/01/2024

Barkat criticizes Israeli military policies for being 'too nice'

"Unfortunately, we're too nice and too considerate. It's inconceivable that we risk our soldiers and send them without cover into buildings that haven't been bombed first," said Barkat

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