Nir Barkat
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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]
Quick Facts Mayor of Jerusalem, Preceded by ...
Nir Barkat נִיר בַּרְקָת | |
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Mayor of Jerusalem | |
In office 11 November 2008 – 4 December 2018 | |
Preceded by | Uri Lupolianski |
Succeeded by | Moshe 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 64) Jerusalem, Israel |
Spouse | Beverly Barkat |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
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