Miki Zohar
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Miki Zohar, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
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…
Israeli Football Sees Significant Drop in Pyrotechnics and Racism Incidents Following Reforms
Israeli football authorities report a significant decline in pyrotechnic incidents and racist offenses following reforms since 2023, with pyrotechnic cases halving and racist conv…
Israeli Basketball Coaches Demand Suspension of Registration Fee Hikes and Policy Changes
The Israeli Basketball Coaches Association has formally challenged the Basketball Federation's unilateral decisions to raise registration fees and cancel mandatory training hours…
Maccabiah Games 22 Conclude with Ceremonial Closing in Tel Aviv
The 22nd Maccabiah Games ended on July 13, 2026, in Tel Aviv after two weeks of competitions among Jewish athletes from over 40 countries. The closing ceremony featured awards, a…
Culture Minister Miki Zohar Ends Interview After Refusing to Call October 7 Massacre Israel's Worst Tragedy
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar ended a live interview after refusing to call the October 7 massacre the worst event in Israel's history, sparking a tense exchange with the ho…
Israeli Culture Minister Cancels Millions in Arts Awards While Spending 3 Million on Controversial Film Reform Campaign
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar canceled millions in cultural awards while spending 3 million shekels on a controversial film reform advertising campaign, sparking industry ba…
Israel's U22 Volleyball Team Meets Sports Minister After Historic European Bronze
Israel's U22 volleyball team met with Sports Minister Miki Zohar after winning a historic bronze at the European Championship, receiving praise and support for their achievement a…
Israel's U20 Women's Basketball Team Advances to European Championship Final
Israel's U20 women's basketball team reached the European Championship final for the first time after defeating Belgium 78-69, following a quarterfinal comeback against Poland. Th…
Israeli Sports Leader Highlights Soccer’s Diplomatic Power and Calls for National Unity Through Teamwork
Bat-El Jarbi, CEO of "Values in Sports," highlights the diplomatic and social power of football amid Israel's absence from the World Cup. She calls for national unity through team…
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar Sparks Outrage with Controversial Anti-Film Industry Video
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar released a controversial video accusing the film industry of defaming Israel and promoting anti-Israel propaganda. The video sparked widespread…
Israeli Chief Rabbi and Culture Minister Celebrate Empowering Year-End Event for Women with Down Syndrome
In Jerusalem, the organization 'Shluvot' celebrated a year-end event honoring women with Down syndrome, attended by Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar and Culture Minister Miki Zohar. The eve…
Defense Minister Zohar Says Israel Holds Back on Iran Out of Respect for US
Israeli Defense Minister Miki Zohar declared Israel's capability to destroy Iran's infrastructure but refrains from attacking out of respect for the US. He warned against complace…
Israeli Police Freeze 183 Million Shekels Amid Expanding Labor Union Corruption Probe
Israeli police froze nearly 183 million shekels in bank accounts linked to Menora Mivtachim executives amid an expanding corruption probe involving the Labor Union chairman and in…
Israeli Government Sparks Constitutional Crisis Over Supreme Court Rulings
The Israeli government announced it will not comply with a Supreme Court ruling on the Second Authority for Television and Radio Council, sparking a constitutional crisis. While s…
Likud C14 Primaries Show Major Setback for Senior Ministers, Rise of New Leadership
The Likud party's C14 primaries reveal a dramatic decline in support for senior ministers, with many pushed to the bottom of the list, while hardline candidates gained top positio…
Investigation Exposes Sewer Contractor’s Political Ties and Public Health Risks in Israel
Channel 12's investigative report revealed sewer contractor Asher Milul’s alleged illegal practices and political connections within Likud, raising public health concerns and expo…
Yechiel Kotainer, 'Trump of Gur,' Detained Again at Ben Gurion Airport Amid Torah World Tensions
Yechiel Kotainer, dubbed the 'Trump of Gur,' was detained again at Ben Gurion Airport due to unsynchronized exemption paperwork but was released after intervention. The Torah comm…
Israeli Families Mark 1,000 Days Since October 7 Massacre, Demand State Inquiry
Families of victims and survivors marked 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre with protests across Israel, demanding a state inquiry. Deputy Minister Almog Cohen criticized the…
Israeli Coalition Pushes to Dissolve Knesset Early Amid Fears of Last-Minute Political Coup
Israel's coalition plans to dissolve the Knesset by mid-July to prevent a last-minute no-confidence vote that could replace Netanyahu's government without elections. The move aims…
Culture Minister Miki Zohar Sets Security and Draft Reform as Key to Election Victory
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar says the coalition must achieve major security and draft law reforms, including preventing Iran's nuclear armament and conscripting non-studyin…
President Herzog Opens 22nd Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem with Call for Unity and Strength
President Isaac Herzog opened the 22nd Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem, welcoming thousands of Jewish athletes worldwide and linking the event to Israel's ongoing security challenges…
Minister Miki Zohar Criticizes Media for Undermining Government Achievements and Urges Unity on Draft Issue
Minister Miki Zohar criticized Israeli media for ignoring government achievements and urged unity with the ultra-Orthodox to resolve the draft crisis. He praised the government’s…
Amir Segal Says Street Blockades Were Normalized by the Kaplan Protests
Amir Segal accused Gali Baharav-Miara and Kaplan protest leaders of normalizing road blockades in 2023. He said that earlier tolerance for such disruptions helped enable today’s t…
Bringing Down Begin to Elevate Netanyahu
Yaakov Bardugo, a close Netanyahu ally and Channel 14 commentator, recently praised Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel’s true first Sephardi and periphery prime minister. The article ar…
Miki Zohar: U.S. Iran Deal Could Put Washington on Collision Course with Israel
At the Local Government Convention, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar criticized the U.S. approach to Iran. He warned that Washington could soon clash with Israel and said an…