Amir Ohana

‘Holding our heads high’: MKs march at Israel Parade, slam Mamdani's decision to boycott

Mamdani's boycott came against the backdrop of a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents in New York and pushed Ohana to lead the large delegation of MKs.

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Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana leads members of the Knesset from both the coalition and the opposition in the annual Israel Day Parade, Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Morocco-Israel (Illustrative)

Knesset speaker sends condolences to pro-Israel Moroccan publisher Ahmed Charai

In the letter, Ohana described Charai as “a pillar of integrity and public service,” and referred to his longstanding ties with Israel and the Jewish people.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ministers at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025.

Likud members still support Netanyahu, hold reservations on his policies - poll

In the Likud list for the 26th Knesset, according to the poll of members, Talya Gottlieb leads with 71.5%. Following her are Amir Ohana with 69.9%, Moshe Saada with 61.6%, and Eli Cohen with 56.6%.

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Ahmed Charai presents Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana with the Abraham Leadership and Public Service Award.

Amir Ohana honored with Abraham Leadership and Public Service Award

Presented by Abraham media founder Ahmed Charai, the award recognized Amir Ohana for championing democratic values, public service, and regional coexistence during a period of war and instability.

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Ohana: Israel to recognize Western Sahara as Moroccan

Knesset Speaker, highest-ranking Israeli official to visit Rabat, says King Mohamed VI has role in bringing peace between Israel and Palestinians

JUNE 8, 2023ByLAHAV HARKOV
Workers carry a flag in preparation for "The Negev Summit" to be hosted by Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and attended by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and the Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco and Egypt in Sde Boker, Israel, March 27, 2022.

In Morocco, Amir Ohana is making history for Israel - editorial

Amir Ohana's visit to Morocco is a meaningful and significant one in the strengthening of ties between Israel and a key Muslim state in the region.

JUNE 8, 2023ByJPOST EDITORIAL
MK Amir Ohana attends the Knesset's Mimouna on April 12, 2023.

Knesset Speaker Ohana to fly to Morocco on Wednesday for historic visit

Ohana is expected to meet with the president of the Moroccan parliament, Rashid Talbi Al-Alami.

JUNE 5, 2023ByELIAV BREUER
Likud MK Amir Ohana vote at a Likud polling station in Jerusalem on August 10, 2022

Italy, Israel celebrate 75 years together on Ohana visit to Rome

Amir Ohana sat in a place of honor in the Senate, with his partner, Alon, and Holocaust survivor and Italian Senator For Life Liliana Segre.

MAY 8, 2023ByLAHAV HARKOV
Likud MK Amir Ohana vote at a Likud polling station in Jerusalem on August 10, 2022

Letters to the Editor May 1, 2023: Israel’s prerogative

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

MAY 1, 2023ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters

McCarthy at Western Wall: Israel, US bonded by shared values

The US House Speaker also placed a note in the Western Wall during his visit.

APRIL 30, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy visits the Western Wall on a trip to Israel, April 30, 2023.

McCarthy on landing in Israel: Ties with US will only grow stronger

During his visit, McCarthy will visit Yad Vashem and lay a wreath in memory of the six million Jewish victims.

APRIL 30, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana greets US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Israeli far-right MK Avi Maoz 'filled with shame' over gay Knesset Speaker

"We will no longer agree to be silent about the blasphemy and dishonor of the State of Israel," wrote Maoz.

APRIL 30, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Noam head Avi Maoz speaks during a function meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on March 20, 2023.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana’s welcome words - opinion

Keeping gratitude for Israel going will require the kind of resolve that is hard to come by under the present circumstances. 

APRIL 28, 2023ByRUTHIE BLUM
MK Amir Ohana attends the Knesset's Mimouna on April 12, 2023.

Israelis protest against Netanyahu outside Mimouna in Hadera

Israeli media also reported that protesters gathered outside the Mimouna celebrations at the home of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

APRIL 12, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israelis who oppose the Israeli government's planned judicial overhaul protest outside a Mimuna event attended by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyau and his wife Sara, in Hadera on April 12, 2023.