Nir Barkat

Nir Barkat
נִיר בַּרְקָת
Official portrait, 2023
Mayor of Jerusalem
In office
11 November 2008 – 4 December 2018
Preceded byUri Lupolianski
Succeeded byMoshe Lion
Ministerial roles
2023–[1]Minister of Economy and Industry
Faction represented in the Knesset
2019–Likud
Personal details
Born (1959-10-19) 19 October 1959 (age 65)
Jerusalem, Israel
SpouseBeverly Barkat
Children3
Alma materHebrew University of Jerusalem

Nir Barkat (Hebrew: נִיר בַּרְקָת; born 19 October 1959)[2] is an Israeli businessman and politician currently serving as Minister of Economy. He served as mayor of Jerusalem between the years 2008–2018.[3]

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  2. ^ "Members of the 25th Knesset". www.knesset.gov.il. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  3. ^ Hasson, Nir; Haaretz (23 October 2013). "Israel Election Results Barkat Retains Jerusalem, Three Mayors Facing Criminal Charges Re-elected". Haaretz.