Amir Ohana

Opposition boycotts Netanyahu at Indian PM's Knesset session, rejoins for Modi’s speech

Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beytenu parties announced immediately before the session that they would be present for Modi’s speech but would boycott Benjamin Netanyahu and Amir Ohana's remarks.

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INDIAN PRIME Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Yair Lapid at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem during Modi’s official visit to Israel on February 25, 2026.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses his supporters after he inaugurated a new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, India, December 20, 2025.

Israeli opposition threatens to boycott Indian PM's Knesset speech if Supreme Court chief uninvited

Amir Ohana has instead invited former MKs to join the session in place of opposition lawmakers, with Yair Lapid calling on the PM to order Ohana to invite Amit.

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The new exhibition at the Knesset, February 3, 2026.

New archaeology exhibit marks 60 years of Knesset building with rare finds from Jerusalem, Galilee

The event hosted more than 2,000 visitors, including soldiers, police officers, Holocaust survivors, and students from schools and kindergartens across the country.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
‎Inauguration ceremony of the Knesset building, August 30, 1966.

Knesset marks 60 years since building inauguration in traditional Tu Bishvat ceremony

The event celebrating Israel’s parliament is expected to host more than 2,000 visitors, including soldiers, police officers, Holocaust survivors, and students from schools across the country.

|ByKESHET NEEV

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

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

MARCH 6, 2024ByHERB KEINON
Israeli rescue forces and police near the scene of a stampede that killed dozens and wounded dozens over 100 during the celebrations of the Jewish holiday of Lag Baomer on Mt. Meron, in northern Israel on April 30, 2021

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.

MARCH 6, 2024ByELIAV BREUER
Israeli rescue forces and police near the scene after a stampede killed dozens during the celebrations of the Jewish holiday of Lag Baomer on Mt. Meron on April 30, 2021.

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.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024ByELIAV BREUER, ZVIKA KLEIN
KNESSET SPEAKER Amir Ohana meets with US House Speaker Mike Johnson earlier this month.

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.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024ByYUVAL BARNEA
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu at a press conference about the Gaza war late last year

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.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana is seen at a discussion and a vote on the reasonableness standard bill at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem on July 23, 2023.

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.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana is seen at a discussion and a vote on the reasonableness standard bill at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem on July 23, 2023.

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

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

FEBRUARY 6, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana in his meeting with the US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, February 5, 2024.

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.

JANUARY 30, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Knesset speaker Amir Ohana holds a press conference at the Knesset in Jerusalem. September 6, 2023.

'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?

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

Knesset honors emergency services with Hanukkah candle-lighting event

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

DECEMBER 14, 2023ByARIELLA MARSDEN