Nir Barkat
Netanyahu secures overwhelming Likud support, internal poll shows
When asked who is best suited to lead Likud in the next national election, 80.4% of respondents chose Netanyahu. Other senior party figures received significantly lower levels of support.
Pentagon watchdog criticizes Lockheed Martin for US F-35 maintenance failures - Bloomberg
US to ease tariffs on defense and diamond imports from Israel
Grapevine, December 21, 2025: A strong relationship
Rising Israeli exports approach pre-war peak, Economy Ministry predicts $160 billion
Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat announced the figures on the second day of the Foreign Trade Administration’s annual annexes conference.
Power struggles emerge in Netanyahu's Likud internal elections ahead of national primaries
The clashes over local and Central Committee seats are exposing power struggles ahead of the national primaries as political consultants play central roles on many competing lists.
Israel-India ties can be a 'win-win' partnership, minister tells 'Post'
"This will help Israeli innovation reach world markets, as well as bring down costs for Israel, " India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal told the Post.
Eric Adams: “My love for Israel is not a momentary matter.”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams took part in a festive dinner at the King David Hotel where he spoke about his special connection to the State of Israel
Awz to build NIS 5b chip fab in Ashkelon for defense and civilian sectors
Facility, part of The RISE national deep-tech hub, will focus on III-V semiconductors and advanced packaging under a hybrid “open fab” model
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."
