Miki Zohar
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Miki Zohar, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Sports Minister Calls for Harsher Punishments to Curb Football Violence
Israeli Sports Minister Miki Zohar urged tougher police enforcement and harsher punishments to combat rising football violence. He praised team point deductions for reducing viole…
Ukrainian Minister Coordinates With Israeli Officials to Support Breslov Hasidim's Pilgrimage to Uman
Ukraine's Minister for Religious Affairs, Victor Yelensky, coordinated with Israeli officials and Uman's chief rabbi to support the safe pilgrimage of tens of thousands of Breslov…
Yossi Dagan Launches V26 Campaign to Boost Right-Wing Voter Turnout Ahead of Elections
Yossi Dagan and his partners from the "My Likud" group have launched the V26 campaign to boost right-wing voter turnout across Israel, especially in low-turnout areas. Building on…
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…
Netanyahu Plans to Appoint New Interior Minister Soon, Considering Non-MK Candidate
Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to appoint a new Interior Minister soon after a year-long vacancy, coordinating with Shas leader Aryeh Deri. Leading candidates include Ofir Katz…
Last-Minute Votes Could Flip Key Positions in Likud Primary Results
About 50 disputed votes in the Likud primaries remain uncounted due to technical issues, potentially reversing the narrow lead of Boaz Bismuth over David Bitan for key list positi…
Voting Controversy in Likud Primaries Sparks Dispute Over Double Envelope Ballots
Likud's primary voting process faces controversy after unauthorized voters cast ballots via double envelopes, potentially altering candidate rankings. Party officials dispute the…
Keshat Ilan Music Center Faces Funding Cut Amid Security Challenges and Relocation to Spain
The Keshat Ilan Music Center in northern Israel, forced to relocate its summer course to Spain due to security threats, lost crucial government funding in 2025. Despite ongoing re…
Settlers Fail to Secure Top Likud Spots Amid Disconnect With Peripheral Voters
After the 2005 Gush Katif evacuation, a political alliance formed between Likud supporters and religious Zionist settlers, but recent Likud primaries revealed a disconnect. Key re…
Avi Nesher’s New Film Portrays October 7 Massacre as Israel’s ‘Schindler’s List’
Avi Nesher’s new film "Our Loves" depicts the October 7 Hamas massacre through a diverse Israeli ensemble, blending Hollywood disaster film style with deep social commentary. Prem…
Discontent Erupts in Likud After Primaries Amid Accusations Against Netanyahu
After the Likud primaries, several excluded candidates accuse Prime Minister Netanyahu and his associates of manipulating vote deals to favor allies, leading to broken promises an…
Likud Primaries See 80% Voter Turnout in Hebron Hills Amid Membership Surge
Likud's Hebron Hills branch grew from 150 to 600 members, achieving 80% turnout in Monday's primaries where Erez Tadmor led with 87% of votes. The surge followed grassroots effort…
Right-Wing Backlash Erupts Over Likud Primary Results, Netanyahu Faces Criticism
The Likud primaries have provoked anger among right-wing voters due to Tali Gottlieb's low ranking and May Golan's exclusion, leading some to consider voting for other right-wing…
Eli Cohen Wins Likud Primaries, Secures Second Spot on Party List
Eli Cohen won the Likud primaries and will be second on the party list, followed by Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin, finalizing the party's candidate rankings.
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 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 Primaries Yield Conservative List Dominated by Older Men and Ultra-Orthodox Influence
The Likud party's 2026 candidate list reflects a conservative, older male-dominated lineup heavily influenced by organized ultra-Orthodox voters, with minimal youth or female repr…
Likud Primaries Show Eli Cohen and Amir Ohana Leading, Bitan and Gottlieb Outside Top Ten
The Likud party primaries concluded with Minister Eli Cohen leading, followed by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, while David Bitan and Tali Gottlieb fell outside the top ten. Voter tu…
Eli Cohen Leads Early Vote Count with Miri Regev as Top Female Candidate
With about a quarter of votes counted, Eli Cohen leads by over 1,000 votes, and Miri Regev is the highest-ranking woman on the list.
Haredi Factions Reveal Endorsed Candidates for Likud Primaries
The Gur and Sanz Hasidic sects revealed their endorsed candidates for the Likud party primaries, backing several overlapping and distinct candidates. Thousands of Haredi voters pa…
Likud Leaders Celebrate Democratic Primaries Amid Intense Competition and Rivalry Claims
Likud party leaders celebrated the democratic nature of their primaries in Jerusalem amid intense competition and claims of political rivalries. Ministers and MKs emphasized the i…
Uman Chief Rabbi Endorses Preferred Likud Candidates Ahead of Primaries
Ahead of the Likud primaries, Uman's chief rabbi endorsed key politicians who have supported the Breslov Hasidic community's pilgrimage to Rabbi Nachman's grave, urging gratitude…
Tough Likud Primaries Could Leave Senior MKs Out of Knesset
Likud's upcoming primaries feature a complex system combining member votes and reserved slots controlled by Netanyahu, creating fierce competition for limited Knesset seats and ra…
National Jewish Forum in Likud Opposes Amir Ohana Ahead of Primaries
Ahead of the Likud primaries, the National Jewish Forum published a recommended candidate list excluding Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, urging supporters not to vote for him. The lis…
Likud Unveils Full Candidate List for Israel's 26th Knesset Elections
Likud has published its full candidate list for Israel's 26th Knesset elections, including national, demographic, and regional contenders. The list features established politician…
Likud Primaries Feature 124 Candidates Competing for Limited Knesset Seats
The Likud party announced 124 candidates for its primaries, with 40 senior politicians competing for fewer than 20 realistic Knesset spots due to reserved seats by Netanyahu. Vete…
Likud Finalizes Candidate List for Upcoming Primaries Amid Legal Changes
Likud published its final candidate list for the upcoming Monday primaries after a Supreme Court ruling barred current MKs and ministers from district slots. The list includes nat…
Moshe Feiglin Issues Stark Ultimatum to Right-Wing Parties Over Election Unity
Moshe Feiglin of the Zehut party has issued a firm ultimatum to right-wing parties, insisting on running independently if no unity is reached. He criticized Prime Minister Netanya…
Likud Primary Poll Reveals Leadership Battle and Divided Voter Preferences
A new Likud primary poll shows Amir Ohana leading among party members, Nir Barkat favored by swing voters, and a split over government type preferences. Only about 20 current mini…
Yaakov Bardugo Praises Likud Ministers Levin, Kra'i, and Zohar Despite Past Disagreements
Political analyst Yaakov Bardugo praised Likud ministers Yariv Levin, Miki Zohar, and Shlomo Kra'i for their contributions despite past disagreements, expressing confidence they w…
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Sparks Online Controversy Attending Rabbi Pinto's Son's Engagement
Former Mossad chief Dedi Barnea attended Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto's son's engagement with senior Likud officials, sparking social media controversy due to Pinto's criminal past. Barn…
Netanya Stadium Renovation Project Approved with Over 100 Million Shekels Budget
The Netanya "Miriam" Stadium will undergo a major renovation approved by Minister Miki Zohar, doubling its capacity to about 26,000 seats with a budget exceeding 100 million sheke…
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…
Israel Bans Teens From Watching Horror Film 'Ice Cream Man' Citing Psychological Harm
Israel's Film Review Board banned the horror film "Ice Cream Man" for viewers under 18, citing its disturbing mix of childhood imagery and graphic violence that could harm minors…
Israel Football Association Chief Condemns Violent Incident at Toto Cup Match
Israel Football Association chairman Shinu Zohar condemned a violent attack by a security guard on a fan during a Toto Cup match in Petah Tikva, calling for urgent security reform…
Israeli Football Federation Supports UEFA President Infantino's Decision Amid Plans to Return Matches to Israel
Israel's Football Association inaugurated a new national team facility and reaffirmed support for UEFA President Infantino's decisions. Officials expressed hope to resume hosting…
Israel Opens New National Football Center in Northern Zevulun Regional Council
Israel inaugurated a new National Football Center in the Zevulun Regional Council on August 6, 2026, featuring advanced training facilities and aiming to develop young football ta…
Likud Faces Unprecedented Primary Battle With 36 Incumbents Competing for 16 Realistic Seats
Ahead of the October 27 elections, Likud's August 17 primaries will see 36 incumbents competing for about 16 realistic seats, following Netanyahu securing eight reserved slots. Co…
Netanyahu Plans to Appoint New Interior Minister Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Netanyahu told the Supreme Court he will appoint a new Interior Minister before elections, with Ofir Katz and Miki Zohar as top candidates, using his caretaker gove…
Activists Display Signs of MKs Supporting Freeze on Drafting Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing
Activists from the Brothers in Arms movement displayed signs of Knesset members who supported a law freezing detention of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, ahead of a Supreme Court he…
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…
Likud Prepares to Cancel Primaries and Appoint Committee to Set Knesset List
Likud is preparing to cancel its upcoming primaries and instead appoint a committee led by Prime Minister Netanyahu to determine the Knesset candidate list, possibly due to securi…
Israeli Basketball Player Tomer Asiag Explains Reasons Behind Players' Strike
Tomer Asiag, a key leader in the Israeli Basketball Premier League players' strike, explained that the protest arose from middle-class players' concerns over declining conditions…
Netanyahu Plans Cabinet Appointments to Ease Opposition to Likud Primary Cancellation
Prime Minister Netanyahu plans ministerial appointments to reduce Likud opposition to canceling party primaries, potentially selecting the Knesset list via committee amid security…
Trump Conditions US-Saudi Civil Nuclear Deal on Riyadh Joining Abraham Accords
President Trump declared that the US-Saudi civil nuclear deal will only proceed if Saudi Arabia joins the Abraham Accords, normalizing ties with Israel. The agreement excludes ura…
Netanyahu Reshapes Likud Primaries, Undermining Traditional Member Influence
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has overhauled the Likud party's primary system, granting himself control over key list positions and sidelining grassroots candidates. This shif…
Maccabi Haifa Women Launch Basketball Excellence Academy to Develop Future Athletes
Maccabi Haifa Women’s Basketball launched an Excellence Academy in Haifa on July 26, 2026, combining academic and athletic development to support young female athletes. The initia…
Culture Minister Miki Zohar Uses Social Media to Promote Netanyahu and Criticize Opponents Amid Cultural Funding Controversies
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has used social media to strongly support Netanyahu and attack opponents while directing cultural funding toward right-wing projects. He cancel…