Amir Ohana
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Amir Ohana, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Likud Faces Intense Primary Battle with 31 Candidates for 12 Knesset Seats
Likud is holding primaries with 31 candidates competing for only 12 realistic Knesset seats amid internal tensions and reserved slots for key ministers. Prime Minister Netanyahu l…
Concerns Rise Over Infiltration Attempts in Likud Primaries Amid Growing Ultra-Orthodox Influence
Amid a surge of ultra-Orthodox membership in Likud, party officials warn Prime Minister Netanyahu of infiltration attempts by rival party activists aiming to influence the upcomin…
Netanyahu Secures Reserved Spots in Likud List, Pushing Out Tali Gottlieb
Prime Minister Netanyahu secretly reserved key spots on the Likud list for the 26th Knesset elections, pushing Tali Gottlieb out of the top ten. Israel Katz was granted a reserved…
Shabtai Katsch Becomes Likud's First Ultra-Orthodox MK Replacing Dan Illouz
Shabtai Katsch, a Chabad Hasid and Likud's ultra-Orthodox leader, will enter the Knesset replacing Dan Illouz, who resigned to join Israel Beiteinu. Katsch is the first ultra-Orth…
Israeli Politicians Flock to Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto Ahead of Elections
Ahead of Israel's Knesset elections, numerous politicians from across the spectrum attended Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto's daughter's engagement, seeking his blessing despite his crimina…
IDF Chief Israel Katz Falls Outside Top 10 in Likud Primary Poll Among Free Voters
A poll among Likud's free voters shows Defense Minister Israel Katz falling outside the top 10 ahead of primaries, signaling a shakeup among veteran politicians. Speaker Amir Ohan…
Netanyahu Forms Two Secret Advisory Forums for Security and Political Strategy
Prime Minister Netanyahu has created two secret advisory forums, one for security and one for political campaign strategy, meeting regularly with senior officials and reserve offi…
Businessman Oren Dobronski Joins Likud as Netanyahu’s First Reserved Candidate
Likud named businessman Oren Dobronski as Prime Minister Netanyahu’s first reserved candidate, focusing on AI leadership. The move follows a court ruling that upheld the cancellat…
Netanyahu Mobilizes Likud Leadership Amid Electoral Concerns Two Months Before Vote
With elections two and a half months away, Likud leaders, including Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, warn of a difficult political situation if voting occurred now. In response, Prime…
Israeli Political Unity Talks Seen as Survival Tactics, Not Genuine Change
Ariel Sharfer argues that Israeli political unity talks are superficial, driven by survival rather than real change, with upcoming elections unlikely to bring genuine transformati…
Likud Expresses Growing Concern Over Election Prospects Amid Challenging Polls
Likud leaders, including Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, express concern over poor poll results ahead of elections, with the right-wing bloc far from a majority. Prime Minister Netany…
Netanyahu Promotes Six Key Likud Figures Ahead of Party Primaries
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is promoting six key Likud figures to boost the party's media presence ahead of the primaries, holding briefings to align messaging and encourage…
Itamar Ben-Gvir Accuses Left of Plotting Government Deal with Muslim Brotherhood After Yoav Segalovich's Resignation
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused the left of conspiring to form a government with the Islamist Ra'am party following Yoav Segalovich's resignation from Yesh Atid…
Itamar Ben-Gvir Condemns Yoav Segalovich's Resignation as Plot to Form Government with Ra'am
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir condemned Yoav Segalovich's resignation from Yesh Atid as a left-wing plot to form a government with the Arab party Ra'am. Segalovich su…
Yair Lapid Ally Yoav Segalovich Resigns from Knesset After Five Years
Yoav Segalovich, Yesh Atid MK and former Deputy Minister of Public Security, resigned from the Knesset after five years. He plans to remain active publicly and is reportedly negot…
Top Likud Officials Attend Engagement of Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto’s Son Amid Controversy
Senior Likud officials, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, attended the engagement of Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto’s son, despite Pinto’s past bribery conviction and imprisonment. T…
Netanyahu Faces Backlash Over Draft Law Spin Ahead of Likud Primaries
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s promise of harsh military draft reforms and controversial budget allocations have sparked internal Likud conflict and public criticism ahead of August p…
Defense Minister Katz Leaves Security Cabinet Meeting for Mayor's Son's Wedding, Netanyahu Unaware
Defense Minister Israel Katz left a key Security Cabinet meeting on Thursday to attend the wedding of Kiryat Ata's mayor's son, surprising Prime Minister Netanyahu who was unaware…
Gett Expands Beyond Taxis with Nationwide Group Transport Service in Israel
Gett has expanded its Israeli app to offer nationwide group transportation including vans and buses, with prices below market rates. The move builds on Gett's dominant taxi market…
Right-Wing Voters Prioritize War Victory Over Ultra-Orthodox Draft in New Survey
A July 2026 survey of Israeli right-wing voters shows a majority prioritize winning the war and security over ultra-Orthodox military conscription. Likud voters emphasize security…
Israeli Supreme Court Judge Freezes Controversial Fund Transfers Amid Election Period
Israeli Supreme Court Judge Alex Stein temporarily blocks controversial budget transfers to ultra-Orthodox and settler groups during the election period, allowing only emergency c…
Panel Debates Israel Katz Controversy and Netanyahu Successor Amid Security Concerns
A Sorogim panel discussed Defense Minister Israel Katz’s controversial remarks on military leadership changes, a poll on Netanyahu’s successor showing Amir Ohana leading, and deba…
Israeli State Comptroller Vacancy Delays Critical Reports on October 7 Nova Massacre Security Failures
Israel has been without a State Comptroller since July 2026, delaying critical audit reports on the October 7, 2023 Nova party massacre and related security failures. Political di…
Likud's Hanoch Milwiczky Warns Ultra-Orthodox Against Political Fragmentation Amid Budget and Draft Debates
Likud MK Hanoch Milwiczky defended budget releases during the recess and criticized opposition and the Attorney General for politicizing ultra-Orthodox draft issues. He warned ult…
Israeli Finance Committee Approves Hundreds of Millions for Haredi Sector and Settlements Amid Election Recess
During the election recess, Israel's Finance Committee is approving hundreds of millions of shekels in budget transfers to the Haredi sector and settlements, including urgent fund…
Israeli Ministers Demand Emergency Knesset Session to Challenge Supreme Court Ruling on Broadcasting Law
Communications Minister Shlomo Karai and 25 Knesset members have requested an emergency session during the summer recess to counter the Supreme Court's injunction freezing the Bro…
Political Clash Delays Northern Israel Defense Budget Amid Coalition-Opposition Dispute
Israel's coalition and opposition clash over the Finance Committee meeting and budget priorities, delaying nearly one billion shekels for northern settlements' defense. The commit…
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana Bypasses Opposition to Approve Controversial Budget Transfers to Haredi and Settlement Institutions
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana invoked an emergency clause to convene the Finance Committee during recess, enabling approval of controversial budget transfers totaling nearly 500 mill…
Netanyahu Promises Crackdown on Draft Dodgers While Funding Ultra-Orthodox Education Amid Controversy
Prime Minister Netanyahu pledged to arrest ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers but simultaneously authorized funding for ultra-Orthodox institutions opposing conscription. Knesset Speake…
Avigdor Lieberman Criticizes Netanyahu, Rejects Opposition Unity Ahead of Israeli Elections
Netanyahu Secures Strong US Support from Trump Amidst Israeli Political Tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump on July 28, 2026, securing firm US support against Iran and regional pressures. Despite initial tensio…
Netanyahu Secures Key List Reservations Amid Internal Likud Tensions Ahead of Primaries
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured approval from Likud's Central Committee to reserve eight key Knesset list slots, sparking internal party conflict. While many members and…
Yossi Dagan Awards Honorary Citizenship of Samaria to Dutch PM Candidate Geert Wilders
Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, awarded honorary citizenship to Dutch prime minister candidate Geert Wilders during his visit to Israel. The ceremony took place…
Shas MK Michael Malchieli Criticizes Israeli Supreme Court as Political Body Favoring Opposition
Shas MK Michael Malchieli accused the Israeli Supreme Court of acting politically against the ultra-Orthodox community during a hearing on draft-dodger detention laws. The court f…
Finance Committee Chair Accuses Knesset Legal Counsel of Overreach and Disrupting Work
Hanoch Milwitsky, head of the Knesset Finance Committee, accused the Knesset legal counsel of overstepping its authority and delaying budget approvals, urging Speaker Amir Ohana t…
Israeli Supreme Court Poised to Strike Down Yeshiva Students' Arrest Exemption Law
The Israeli Supreme Court is set to annul the law exempting yeshiva students from arrest due to procedural flaws, with the government conceding its invalidity. Arrests of yeshiva…
Netanyahu Strengthens Control as Likud Faces Intense Internal Primaries
Benjamin Netanyahu has strengthened his control over Likud's candidate selection by securing nine reserved slots, while traditional political deals within the party weaken. The re…
Hendel and Trooper Pass Threshold, Boosting Gadi Eizenkot’s Political Prospects
Yoaz Hendel and Hili Trooper’s party crossed the electoral threshold in a recent poll, benefiting Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael party by strengthening his bloc and complicating coalitio…
Gantz Insists on Top Spot, Stalling Center-Right Unity Talks
Benny Gantz's demand for the top spot in a joint center-right list has blocked unity talks, prompting Gideon Sa'ar and Amir Ohana to plan a separate announcement soon.
Netanyahu Pushes to Expand Reserved Slots in Likud List as Internal Vote Begins
At the Likud party conference, around 4,000 central committee members began voting on Netanyahu's proposal to increase reserved Knesset list slots from five to eight. The vote als…
Israeli Government Requests Emergency Knesset Session During Recess to Pass Security and Economic Laws
Israeli Government Secretary Yossi Fox requested an emergency Knesset session during the summer recess to approve eight urgent bills, primarily extending security-related emergenc…
Former Yesh Atid MK Ron Katz Resigns, Replaced by Arab Party Leader Mohammad Shoko Abu Elheiga
Ron Katz resigned from the Knesset and Yesh Atid party after 15 years, with Mohammad Shoko Abu Elheiga set to replace him as the party's first Arab MK. Katz cited a desire to star…
Shin Bet Chief Aligns With Netanyahu in Push Against Media Amid Political Turmoil
Shin Bet chief David Zini has requested an investigation into a media leak, paralleling Netanyahu's efforts to halt his trial, both seen as attempts to suppress independent scruti…
Netanyahu Decides to Leave State Comptroller Post Vacant Amid Legal Dispute
Prime Minister Netanyahu has chosen not to fill the State Comptroller position after Knesset Speaker Ohana refused to hold repeat elections as ordered by the Supreme Court. The co…
MK Sharren Haskel Alleges Pressure to Document Vote for State Comptroller in Supreme Court Affidavit
MK Sharren Haskel filed an affidavit to Israel's Supreme Court alleging that New Hope faction members were pressured to vote for Michael Regev as State Comptroller and to document…
Netanyahu Delays Supreme Court-Ordered Re-Vote for State Comptroller Amid Political Maneuvering
Three weeks after the Supreme Court ordered a re-vote for Israel’s State Comptroller, Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Ohana have delayed implementation amid political disputes. Atto…
Likud's Iyobi Group Gathers 400 Members in Jerusalem Ahead of Primaries
The Iyobi Group convened about 400 Likud members in Jerusalem to prepare a strong candidate list for the party's primaries, with senior ministers attending. Minister Eli Cohen hig…
Israeli Mental Health Group Urges Politicians to Stop Stigmatizing Language in Election Campaign
Enosh, an Israeli mental health nonprofit, has urged political leaders to stop using mental health terms as insults during the election campaign, warning such language deepens sti…
