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.
Netanyahu secures overwhelming Likud support, internal poll shows
'Modest and humble': Beersheba District Court president Benny Sagi dies in Highway 6 car crash
Bereaved families protest proposed Oct. 7 inquiry law ahead of Knesset vote
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 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.
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.
'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.
Knesset projects yellow light, exhibits photos in honor of hostages
Exhibits in honor of the hostages have been set up in Israel and abroad over the last few weeks. The exhibits range from shoes to beds, to tables with empty seats.
Knesset winter session opens in shadow of war to sound of sirens
The session, which was set to be another dramatic few months of legislation, will be muted until the end of the war with legislation only of laws related to the war.
Knesset speaker calls to replace High Court if reasonableness law struck down
Knesset speaker Amir Ohana has suggested swapping the High Court with a "constitutional court."
Is Ohana right that the High Court can't strike basic laws? - analysis
If the court has been conducting review of regular legislation on the basis that basic laws have a special status, then removing the status that underpins the system would leave it without merit.
Knesset Speaker: High Court has no authority to strike down basic laws
Amir Ohana warned that a ruling to strike down a basic law would be "against the Knesset and Israeli democracy."
