‘Time for sovereignty,’ Likud’s Barkat declares during tour of Samaria The economy minister called to expand Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria and "solidify our presence in all parts of the Land of Israel." March 21, 2025
Nir Barkat tells MEPs: ‘We greatly value our relations with the EU’ The economy and trade minister presented Israel's import reforms at the European Parliament in Brussels. Yossi Lempkowicz March 6, 2025
Likud dissenters threaten party discipline over haredi draft bill “If there are no soldiers, it will lead to the downfall of the nation,” declares Knesset member Moshe Saada. Amichai Stein June 7, 2024
Congressman: Non-Jewish IDF soldiers should check Gaza aid on Shabbat "Israel is losing a world-wide public relations battle to baby killers," Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) told the Israeli economy minister. April 11, 2024
Israeli Cabinet to discuss ‘limited pilot’ for re-entry of Palestinian workers "Do not repeat the mistake that preceded Oct. 7," Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat urged in response. Akiva Van Koningsveld March 19, 2024
Likud sparks backlash after slamming Meron report as politically driven Criticism came from within and without the ruling party over its response to the Meron commission's findings. David Isaac March 7, 2024
Israeli economy minister meets with Saudi counterpart in UAE Nir Barkat told Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi that “Israel is interested in peace with countries that seek peace, and we can make history together." Feb. 26, 2024
Israeli ministers recommend not letting in Palestinian workers "The days that Israel will rely on the labor of Palestinian workers are over," said Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat. Dec. 11, 2023
Robert Kraft, Nir Barkat address United Hatzalah video fundraiser “We need more of that in the world,” Kraft said of the volunteer emergency medical service’s color- and religion-blind approach. Oct. 27, 2023
