Nir Barkat
Nir Barkat | |
|---|---|
ניר ברקת | |
 Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Mayor of Jerusalem | |
| In office 11 November 2008 – 4 December 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Uri Lupolianski |
| Succeeded by | Moshe Lion |
| Ministerial roles | |
| 2023– | Minister of Economy and Industry |
| Faction represented in the Knesset | |
| 2019– | Likud |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 October 1959 Jerusalem, Israel |
| Political party | Likud (since 2019) |
| Other political affiliations | Jerusalem will Succeed (2003-2019) |
| Spouse(s) | Beverly Barkat |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Israel Defense Forces |
| Years of service | 1977–1983 |
| Rank | Rav séren (Major) |
| Unit | 98th Paratroopers Division |
| Battles/wars | |
Nir Barkat (Hebrew: נִיר בַּרְקָת; born 19 October 1959) is an Israeli businessman and politician who has been the Minister of Economy since 2023.[1] He has been a member of the Knesset since 2019. He is a member of the Likud Party. He was the mayor of Jerusalem from 2008 to 2018.[2]
References
- ↑ "Nir Barkat: Minister of Economy and Industry". Israel government website. 1 January 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ↑ "Members of the 25th Knesset". www.knesset.gov.il. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
Other websites
- Nir Barkat official campaign page - Hebrew
- Sari Makover-Belikov, 'After Netanyahu - it's my turn', Ynetnews, 14 October 2019