Amir Ohana

Amir Ohana is an Israeli lawmaker and member of the Likud Party who currently serves as the country's Knesset speaker. 

In the past, Ohana held other top roles, specifically as justice minister and public security minister.

Ohana is the first openly gay Israel lawmaker to have a ministerial role or become Knesset speaker and lives with his husband and two children in Tel Aviv.

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From Meron to Oct. 7: What does ‘responsibility’ mean?

Whom does this responsibility include? Of whom can it be said that this tragedy took place on their watch?

06/03/2024

Lapid: Netanyahu is responsible for Meron deaths, should step down

"The Movement again criticizes the committee's decision not to recommend disciplinary or other measures against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a number of other senior figures," MQG stated.

Israel to receive US aid 'very quickly' despite House delay, Knesset speaker says

Political Affairs: Speaker Amir Ohana talks to 'Post' about his US visit earlier this month, haredi conscription, the future of Likud, among other hot topics in Israel.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu at a press conference about the Gaza war late last year

Netanyahu seeks to plug leaks with legal action against journalists

The Union of Journalists in Israel attacked the plan saying it was anti-democratic and would harm press freedoms, with "no equal" in democratic countries.

Knesset speaker projects unity during trip to US despite division, criticism

The Knesset Speaker's trip to the United States comes amongst division over the Israel-Gaza conflict, which remains at the forefront.

Ohana cancels meeting with UN Secretary General after criticisms of Israel

When asked by members of the Hostage and Missing Families Forum what he would do if he were PM of Israel, Guterres claimed he would prioritize the release of hostages.

Knesset Speaker and US National Security Advisor meet on need to defeat Hamas

Ohana will also meet with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and US House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Israel's Knesset speaker to visit US House with Gaza hostages' families

It was further highlighted in the Knesset that the goal of the delegation is to establish diplomatic relations with lawmakers and policy-makers in the United States in support of the goals of war.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Knesset on January 24, 2024

'What is there to celebrate?': Israel's Knesset marks 75 years in somber ceremony

Netanyahu reiterates commitment to defeat Hamas amid ceasefire talks • Yair Lapid to Knesset: What is there to celebrate?

Knesset honors emergency services with Hanukkah candle-lighting event

The ceremony was attended by Knesset members and representatives from Israeli security forces.

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