Amir Ohana

Israel's opposition leaders boycott Knesset debates advancing political probe into October 7

Opposition leaders said the legislation would create a "whitewash committee," allowing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid taking responsibility for failures surrounding the attacks.

YAIR LAPID speaking at the Knesset next to Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana, in Jerusalem, December 24, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a press conference with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Netanyahu secures overwhelming Likud support, internal poll shows

Beersheba District Court president Benny Sagi's motorcycle following the fatal car crash on Highway 6, January 4, 2026.

'Modest and humble': Beersheba District Court president Benny Sagi dies in Highway 6 car crash

Police arrest a man during a protest calling for a state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7 outside the home of Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana in Tel Aviv, December 24, 2025

Bereaved families protest proposed Oct. 7 inquiry law ahead of Knesset vote


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 AMERICAN ACTOR Kevin Spacey visits the Western Wall last month. The writer wonders: Why is Israel’s PR so bad?

Judges in response to Ohana – Netanyahu testimony to continue as scheduled

“There is no place for considerations detached from reality when the security of the state and national resilience are at stake,” they added.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Israeli parliament on November 13, 2024

MK demands urgent Knesset debate over Ben-Gvir's intervention in police operations

The investigation was based on a broad leak of texts and voice messages on a WhatsApp group of including Ben-Gvir's inner circle.

 Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir seen at the entrance to the Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, March 9, 2023.

Knesset speaker Ohana discusses Biden admin. 30-day deadline with US's Mike Johnson

The Biden administration has remained silent on Israel’s response to the letter which its maintained was meant to be private communication between the Pentagon, State Department and Israel. 

Israel's Knesset speaker Ohana discusses Biden letter with US counterpart MikeMike Johnson.

Knesset remembers: Memorial for victims of terror to be established in Knesset plaza

The Knesset Spokesperson announced that it will unveil a memorial this month honoring victims of terror attacks, featuring a unique design by artist Ella Littwitz.

 The newly planned Knesset memorial for Israeli terror victims.

Ohana and Milei discuss Hezbollah, hostages in Buenos Aires meeting

The meeting between the Speaker and the Argentinian president reportedly covered a variety of Middle East security topics.

 Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana meets with Argentinian President Javier Milei. September 20, 2024.

Amir Ohana, Paraguay President Peña christen new Israeli embassy with Mezuzah from Kfar Aza

Peña addressed the October 7 massacre, stating, "We mourn together with the Jewish people for what happened on October 7. We are not just together now, but we will remain together always."

 The inauguration ceremony of the Israeli embassy in Asunción, Paraguay. September 18, 2024.

'These are our children': Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana honors hostages at Paraguay Parliament

Amir Ohana thanked Paraguay for its defense of Israel in international forums and signed a cooperation agreement between the two parliaments. 

 Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana speaking to Paraguay's Parliament, September 17, 2024.

'Connect to the cries of the people': MK Forer requests cancellation of Knesset summer recess

This action comes in response to the sensitive security situation and the urgent need to address numerous issues, including the plight of evacuees and hostage families.

 MK Oded Forer speaks at a meeting of the Knesset Committee for Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs, February 7, 2024.

Jerusalem chief rabbi refuses to shake gay Knesset speaker's hand

Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar refuses handshake with Knesset Speaker Ohana at funeral due to his sexual orientation; Amar's history of LGBTQ+ opposition noted.

 Knesset speaker Amir Ohana (left) and Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar (right.