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Nir Barkat

Nir Barkat is an Israeli lawmaker as part of the Likud Party and is the country's current economy and industry minister.

A former mayor of Jerusalem, Barkat is also a highly successful businessman, having been part of numerous hi-tech ventures. He is estimated to be one of the wealthiest politicians in the country due to his fortune.

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