Nir Barkat
Nir Barkat | |
|---|---|
ניר ברקת | |
Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Minister of Economy and Industry | |
| Assumed office 29 December 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Benjamin Netanyahu |
| Preceded by | Orna Barbivai |
| Mayor of Jerusalem | |
| In office 11 November 2008 – 4 December 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Uri Lupolianski |
| Succeeded by | Moshe Lion |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 October 1959 Jerusalem, Israel |
| Political party | Likud (since 2019) |
| Other political affiliations | Jerusalem will Succeed (2003-2019) |
| Spouse | 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, currently serving as Minister of Economy. He previously served as mayor of Jerusalem from 2008 to 2018.