Amir Ohana
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Amir Ohana, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Likud Lawmaker Demands Comprehensive Recount After Primary Voting Discrepancies
Shabtai Ketesh of the Likud party has demanded an urgent external review of the 2026 primary election results after sample audits revealed hundreds of vote count discrepancies acr…
Expert Says Netanyahu Wants Offense Against Winter’s Solo Political Run
Attorney Guy Busi said Netanyahu and Ofer Winter are not coordinating politically, with Netanyahu hoping Winter avoids a solo run to prevent splitting the right-wing vote. Netanya…
Significant Vote Discrepancies Found in Likud 2026 Primaries Prompt Calls for Full Recount
A sample audit of the Likud 2026 primary results uncovered major vote count discrepancies at multiple polling stations, prompting candidates to demand a full recount by an indepen…
Israeli Bar Association Chief Condemns Knesset Speaker Over State Comptroller Appointment Delay
Amith Bechar, head of the Israeli Bar Association, condemned Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana for ignoring a Supreme Court ruling on the State Comptroller appointment, accusing him of u…
Netanyahu Warns Against Voting for Small Right-Wing Parties to Avoid Splitting Votes
Prime Minister Netanyahu warns Israeli voters against supporting small right-wing parties to avoid splitting votes and enabling the left's rise. His warning follows concerns about…
Right-Wing Figure Gadi Taub Warns Of Ofer Winter's Potential To Undermine Right-Wing Bloc
Naama Lazimi and Israeli Supreme Court Freeze Funds for Gaza Envelope and Northern Rehabilitation Efforts
The Israeli Supreme Court froze tens of millions of shekels approved for rehabilitating communities affected by recent conflicts in the Gaza Envelope and northern Israel, followin…
Intruder Breaches Israeli Knesset Security and Is Caught Near Speaker's Office
An intruder bypassed two security gates and entered the Israeli Knesset overnight, being caught near Speaker Amir Ohana's office. The man, found to be mentally unstable, was detai…
Ofer Kasif Reveals Yoav Segalovich's Demands in Ra'am Negotiations
Former MK Yoav Segalovich is negotiating to join Ra'am, demanding recognition of Israel as a Jewish state and national service obligations, which Ra'am finds problematic. His resi…
LGBT Association Praises Amir Ohana Amid Backlash From Community
The Israeli LGBT Association praised Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana for his political success as an openly gay man, prompting backlash from the community over his lack of legislative…
Nearly Half of Israelis Support Minority Government Led by Gadi Eisenkot if No Clear Election Winner Emerges
A Channel 13 poll ahead of Israel's 2026 elections shows Gadi Eisenkot's party growing and nearly half of Israelis supporting a minority government led by him if no clear winner e…
Liberman Criticizes Call to Endorse Largest Party Leader as PM Candidate, Citing Political Inexperience
Avigdor Liberman rejects Gadi Eizenkot's call for opposition parties to endorse the largest party leader as prime minister candidate, warning it risks losing votes. He urges unity…
Amir Ohana and Shlomo Karhi Clash Over Knesset Session During Recess, Escalating to Personal Attacks
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and Minister Shlomo Karhi engaged in a public dispute over the legality of convening the Knesset during recess, escalating into personal accusations. Oh…
Ronen Tzur Warns Ego Clashes Could Lead to Political Isolation Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ronen Tzur warned that Ofer Winter's refusal to collaborate with key political figures risks isolating him and others in the 2026 Israeli elections. He stressed that ego clashes a…
Israeli Ministers Condemn Supreme Court Ruling Blocking Army Radio Closure
The Israeli Supreme Court unanimously blocked the government’s plan to close military radio station Galatz, citing improper motives. Defense Minister Israel Katz and other coaliti…
Israel Reestablishes Kadim Settlement in Northern West Bank 21 Years After Disengagement
Israel officially reestablished the Kadim settlement in northern Samaria, 21 years after its evacuation during the disengagement plan. Around 30 families moved in, with top Israel…
Likud Primaries Show Grassroots Voters Reward Hard Work Over Political Deals
In the recent Likud primaries, grassroots members favored candidates with proven dedication and results over those backed by political deals. Minister Eli Cohen won decisively, hi…
Netanyahu Considers Reserving Knesset Seats for Lawmakers Who Lost in Likud Primaries
Following the Likud primaries, Netanyahu is considering using reserved slots to reinstate lawmakers who lost realistic list positions, including Tsaga Melaku, Keti Shitrit, Ze'ev…
Ofer Winter Negotiates to Include Journalist Natali Shem Tov in New Party Amid Likud Talks
Ofer Winter is negotiating with journalist Natali Shem Tov to join his soon-to-be-announced party, while Likud also seeks to recruit her amid efforts to increase female representa…
Netanyahu Ally Confirms Tali Gottlieb Will Not Serve as Minister in Next Government
A Netanyahu ally confirmed Tali Gottlieb will not be appointed minister despite her mid-list placement in Likud primaries, with Netanyahu satisfied by the overall results and plan…
Netanyahu Secures Loyal Likud List While Nir Barkat Faces Political Setback
Netanyahu finalized a loyal Likud candidate list with Eli Cohen as the top candidate, while Nir Barkat faced a significant setback. The list shows increased Haredi influence and l…
Likud Primaries Yield Few New Faces in Top 26, Netanyahu’s Reserved Slots Key
The Likud primaries concluded with few new candidates entering the top 26 list, aside from Netanyahu’s reserved slot for Oren Dobronski. Regional winners and newcomers mostly rank…
Israeli Oversight Agencies Face Crisis as State Comptroller Post Remains Vacant for Over a Month
Israel has been without a State Comptroller for over a month after the Knesset Speaker refused to hold a Supreme Court-ordered re-election. This vacancy threatens whistleblower pr…
Ayelet Shaked Willing to Set Aside Ego to Join Benny Gantz's Blue and White Party
Ayelet Shaked is reportedly set to join Benny Gantz's Blue and White party as his number two, aiming for unity despite internal complexities and potential friction with Dadi Simch…
Likud Spokesman Confirms Netanyahu Discussed Reserved Seats with Candidates Ahead of 2026 Elections
Netanyahu Faces New Political Challenges After Likud Primaries Ahead of October Elections
Following the Likud primaries at Bloomfield Stadium, Prime Minister Netanyahu prepares for the October 27 elections amid challenges including low female representation and right-w…
Idit Silman Falls Short in Likud Primaries After Political Rise and Fall
Idit Silman, former coalition chair in the Bennett-Lapid government, failed to secure a Knesset seat in the recent Likud primaries, receiving 17,850 votes but ranking 25th. Despit…
Netanyahu Congratulates Top Likud Figures After Primary Victory, Focuses on Upcoming Elections
After the Likud primaries, Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated top-ranking party members including Eli Cohen and Amir Ohana, focusing on uniting the party for upcoming election…
Netanyahu Considers Reserving Knesset Slot for Minister Avi Dichter After Primary Loss
After losing a realistic spot in the Likud primaries, Minister Avi Dichter may receive a reserved Knesset seat from Netanyahu, who holds such slots for political negotiations. The…
MK Moshe Saada Achieves Rare Success in Likud Primaries Without Senior Role
MK Moshe Saada ranked 11th in the Likud primaries, narrowly missing the top ten by 33 votes, despite holding no senior government role. His strong grassroots support highlights hi…
Baruch Marzel Criticizes Itamar Ben-Gvir for Supporting Amir Ohana Amid Right-Wing Tensions
Baruch Marzel criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir for supporting Amir Ohana, accusing him of betraying their shared right-wing stance against pride parades. Marzel clarified his opposition…
Energy Minister Eli Cohen Tops Likud Primaries with Unexpected Vote Surge
Energy Minister Eli Cohen won first place in the Likud primaries with 46,224 votes, surpassing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Cohen's broad support network and media presence helped…
Israeli Supreme Court Orders Separation of Coalition Funds Amid Election Budget Dispute
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that the Finance Ministry must separate urgent coalition funds from other budget transfers totaling 462 million shekels, rejecting Finance Minister…
Hundreds of Ultra-Orthodox Voters Influence Likud Primaries with Prepared Candidate Lists
Eli Zelicha, a Likud activist, reported that hundreds of ultra-Orthodox voters came to Likud primaries with prepared candidate lists to influence results, despite planning to vote…
Likud Primaries Conclude With Eli Cohen Leading, Opposition Criticizes New List
Likud's primaries ended with Eli Cohen leading and Netanyahu endorsing the results as a renewal. Opposition leaders harshly criticized the new list, predicting Likud's downfall. S…
Most Likud MKs Opposing Smotrich’s Dairy Reform Lose Realistic Knesset Spots in Primaries
Following Likud primaries, many MKs and ministers who opposed Bezalel Smotrich’s dairy reform were relegated to low list positions, likely excluding them from the next Knesset. Th…
Netanyahu Praises Likud Primary Results, Highlights New Faces and Unity Ahead of 2026 Elections
Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the Likud party's 2026 primary results, praising the inclusion of new candidates and the democratic voting process. The finalized list features Netanya…
Likud Candidate Demands Recount After Name Omitted from Official Primary Results
Dr. Ruth Kabsa Avramzon, a Likud primary candidate, demands a recount after her name was omitted from official ballot summaries. Meanwhile, Likud's primary results show Netanyahu…
Likud Primaries Reshape Party List with New Leaders and Notable Exclusions
Likud's primary results have set the party list for Israel's 26th Knesset elections, with Netanyahu leading and several incumbents excluded. Eli Cohen rose to second place, while…
Likud Primaries: Eli Cohen Leads as Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin Follow
Eli Cohen leads the Likud primaries with Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin following, while Nir Barkat edges out Zeev Elkin for a key spot. Several candidates, including Hanoch Milvitsky…
Likud Primaries Reveal Surprises as Eli Cohen Leads and Nir Barkat Battles for Safe Spot
The Likud party's primaries concluded with Eli Cohen leading and Nir Barkat contesting a key spot, amid a 53.5% turnout and manual vote counting due to cybersecurity concerns. Sev…
Likud Primaries Near Completion as Netanyahu Tops Party List for Next Knesset
After counting 90% of votes in the Likud primaries, Benjamin Netanyahu leads the party list for the next Knesset, with Eli Cohen second and Miri Regev the top woman at eighth. The…
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Claims Netanyahu's Circle Tried to Undermine Her in Primaries
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb secured a realistic Knesset list spot in the August 2026 primaries but accused Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisers of trying to undermine her. Despite this…
Likud Primaries Deliver Surprises with Almog Cohen's Rise and Nir Barkat's Struggle
Likud's primaries saw Deputy Minister Almog Cohen rise rapidly to eighth place, Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz secure fifth, and MK Tali Gottlieb finish twelfth. Former Jerusalem Ma…
Likud Primaries Reveal Ministers Losing Seats and Surprising Front-Runners
The Likud party primaries have revealed significant shifts, with several ministers losing their seats and Netanyahu-backed candidates gaining strength. Over half the votes counted…
Eli Cohen Maintains Lead as Half of Votes Counted in 252 Polling Stations
With half the votes counted from 252 polling stations, Eli Cohen leads the race, followed by Amir Ohana and Miri Regev, while key battles continue for lower-ranked positions.
Likud Primary Vote Counting Begins with Initial Results from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Polling Stations
The Likud party has begun counting votes in its primaries, with initial tallies from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv showing Amir Ohana and Amichai Shikli leading. Early results indicate c…
Likud Primary Poll Shows Amir Ohana Leading Top 10 Knesset Candidates
Likud's primary voting ended Monday with a poll of 700 voters showing Amir Ohana leading the top 10 Knesset candidates, followed by Yariv Levin and Eli Cohen.
