Amir Ohana

A video of pre-military students dancing with Benjamin Netanyahu and Amir Ohana sparked controversy after being used in Likud's campaign, while a mock vote at their academy showed strong support for opposition parties.

Joint List leader Ahmad Tibi announced that his party will support ousting Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and blocking Benjamin Netanyahu from serving as interim prime minister, demanding policy concessions in exchange for a governmental safety net.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana forcefully rejected genocide accusations during a Council of Europe meeting in Rome, displaying a memorial book containing six million iterations of the word "Jew".

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana addressed claims regarding Egyptian intelligence warnings before October 7, while stressing that upcoming elections will not impact Israeli security operations.

The election of a new state comptroller is expected to be delayed until December following a Supreme Court decision, leaving the critical oversight post vacant amidst ongoing political elections.

Israel marked the national memorial day for October 7 as flags were lowered to half-staff at the President's Residence and the Knesset, honoring the victims of the massacre and the Swords of Iron war.

Knesset legal adviser Sagit Afik urged the Supreme Court to schedule a repeat vote for State Comptroller, amid friction with Speaker Amir Ohana who sought private representation and opposed the ruling.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid declined an invitation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to a Knesset sukkah Torah study event, citing extremely short notice and criticizing the timing.

As Israeli elections approach without a clear frontrunner, the opposition bloc is coordinating a parliamentary move to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana immediately after the vote to secure legislative control.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana rejected a request by 25 lawmakers for a special session to challenge the High Court's authority over laws, citing procedural violations.

MK Ahmad Tibi revealed opposition plans to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana after elections, sparking sharp reactions from coalition leaders warning against minority government scenarios.

Knesset legal adviser Sagit Afik maintains a repeat vote must be held for state comptroller following Supreme Court orders, amidst a political standoff led by Speaker Amir Ohana.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar invited fugitive Israel Einhorn to the embassy inauguration in Ljubljana, sparking controversy over his criminal probes.

A sharp internal debate has emerged within the "Likud" party over its strategy toward Ofer Winter, as some officials argue his independent campaign could ultimately strengthen Benjamin Netanyahu by undermining Gadi Eisenkot and mobilizing the right-wing base.

MK Elazar Stern resigned from the Knesset, delivering a highly critical letter to Speaker Amir Ohana accusing him of undermining the separation of powers. Ohana dismissed the letter as election propaganda.

Israeli activist Nataly Dadon has launched ELOKA, a new women's community, starting with a spiritual Selichot tour in Jerusalem. The initiative follows her recent public defense of Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana's children.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana condemned offensive posters placed along his children's school route. Meanwhile, Tel Aviv police interrogated a political activist over online death threats against coalition members.

The publication came after the Likud MK revealed stickers with his image painted in red alongside the caption "No forgiveness," which were pasted on the way to his children's school. Due to the response posted to the post, the suspect, a 27-year-old from Tel Aviv, was summoned for questioning on suspicion of incitement to violence against a public official, and was released under restrictive...

Protest activists placed offensive posters along the route Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana's children walk to school on their first day of class. Ohana condemned the act as cruel and unacceptable.

Contrary to the position of the Knesset's legal advisor, the coalition avoided holding the repeat procedure, but the opposition did not push for it either. It is possible that the petitioners hope to enter the government in the upcoming elections and promote their own candidates. The Chairman of the Israel Bar Association did reach out, but in the absence of an active comptroller, his request...

A serious security failure at the heart of the government: an unknown individual passed through two checkpoints at night and was apprehended inside. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana has ordered an urgent investigation into the lapses.

Tensions in the ruling party: immediately after the Supreme Court disqualified the closure of Galei Tzahal, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attacked Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Ohana responded by urging against wasting energy on internal quarrels for likes.

Primaries are always a struggle between two forces: organized 'deals' and the free will of party members. At the end of the campaign, Likud chose not a list of 'screamers', but a team of action-oriented leaders who have proven their effectiveness.

So the primaries are behind us. Congratulations to those who apparently are not continuing. Congratulations to Gamliel, Milwidsky, Silman, Dichter, Vaturi. This is not schadenfreude. You were simply not good at your job.

Following the release of the Likud primary results, Nesli Barda criticized the senior party members who secured top spots on the list. Watch the anchor's pointed monologue.

Veteran right-wing activist Baruch Marzel criticized Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for his call to support Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana during the recent Likud primaries. Marzel argued that the minister has strayed from his original ideological path.

The vote count for the Likud party primaries is underway. Correspondents report initial results from two polling stations and allegations of irregularities in Yeruham.

With polls closing at a 53% turnout, the initial exit poll reveals a new power map in the party. While young candidates are recording impressive achievements, a series of ministers and senior Knesset members have been left out.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana addressed the question of the post-Netanyahu era in an interview with Ido Tauber. He expressed his wish for the Prime Minister to remain in office for many more years and criticized those already discussing succession.

Ahead of the Likud primaries, movements supporting the settlement cause have published their recommended candidate lists. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana is notably absent from these endorsements once again.

One of the most intriguing battles in the Likud primaries is taking place right at the top. It is not about a spot in the top five, but about who will capture the first place after Benjamin Netanyahu.

Against the backdrop of stagnation in the mandate polls, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana admitted that the coalition's electoral situation is difficult, but claimed that the trend can still be changed.

The Knesset Speaker holds a state position by nature, but Amir Ohana chose to highlight in his campaign his hawkish struggle against the judicial system, including threats of non-compliance with Supreme Court rulings, disparaging the Supreme Court President, and boycotting the Attorney General.

First publication: Knesset Finance Committee Chairman MK Hanoch Milwidsky sent a sharp letter to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, claiming that the Knesset's legal counsel is exceeding its authority, disrupting legislative work, and undermining the powers of elected officials.