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


Israeli officials want to take responsibility for Meron, but not blame - analysis

All the officials involved in the Meron investigation agree that they are responsible for what happened but denied that they were to blame.

 Meron investigation committee, August 22.

Meet Benjamin Netanyahu's potential successors to head Likud

With nine candidates running, Israel's next prime minister could be elected by the fewest people ever.

Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a Likud faction meeting in the Knesset.

Justice Minister Sa'ar: I came to fix, not to destroy

While Sa'ar promised he would advise and try to seek consensus, he made it clear he would act to make reforms he in which he believed even without consensus.

New Hope leader Gideon Sa'ar.

Ohana crossed redlines in interfering with police, ex-police chief says

Ohana has been caught on tape threatening police officials regarding their handling of protests for and against Netanyahu.

Amir Ohana at a special cabinet meeting in the Golan Heights

Public Security Ministry drafts plan to handle possible future unrest

The program includes enlisting about 5000 new police officers over the course of three years, as well as 300 to be enlisted immediately to assist in local authorities.

Israeli police seen on the streets of the central city of Lod, May 12, 2021.

A-G responds to riots: Police must treat Jews and Arabs equally

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit supports using the IDF in Lod as necessary, as border police have bolstered local police.

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit and Justice Minister Amir Ohana, Airport City, September 3, 2020

Shabtai: I will not let the police be a scapegoat for Mount Meron

Public Security Minister Amir Ohana said that members of the media have attempted to drive wedges between police and government officials.

Public Security Minister Amir Ohana with Israel Police chief nominee Kobi Shabtai

One week after Mount Meron, Chief of Police discusses the tragedy

In a conversation with N12, Kobi Shabtai recounts why he decided not to call for a commission of inquiry • The Police knew there were dangers and weaknesses, but couldn't do anything about it.

Rabbi Avigdor HAYUT and his son Shmuel meet the Bedouin police officer, Rami Alwan, who helped save them at Mount Meron. The family was sitting shiva for Yedidyia, 13, who died in the disaster.

Olmert to 'Post': Ohana, Netanyahu responsible and guilty for Meron

When the investigation process is completed, those responsible will be identified. No one will be held criminally liable.

PUBLIC SECURITY MINISTER Amir Ohana – at celebrations on Mount Meron last month – declared himself responsible, but not guilty for the tragedy there.

How we must investigate Meron - editorial

Yesterday was declared a day of mourning for the 45 victims but lowering flags and lighting candles are not enough. This was the country’s worst-ever civilian disaster.

Ultra-orthodox Jews light candles for the 45 victims who were killed in a stampede, at the scene of the fatal disaster, at Mt Meron. May 01, 2021.