Ofir Akunis

Mother of deceased hostage Ran Gvili expected to join Netanyahu on upcoming US trip

Walla also learned that Shira, Ran Gvili's sister, was invited by Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, to light the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Consulate General. 

Talik Gvili, the mother of Ran Gvili, at her home in Meitar, Israel, December 7, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ofir Akunis, the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on May 1, 2023

Abraham Accords to expand soon as Hamas and Hezbollah regroup, Israeli diplomat Ofir Akunis says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with pro-Israel American influencers at the Israel Consulate of New York.

From walkouts to warm embraces: Netanyahu's post-UN pivot to friendly audiences - analysis

Child Muhammad Zakariya Ayyoub al-Matouq, who suffers from cerebral palsy, alongside mother and brother.

NYT quietly alters Gaza starvation story to include key details of child's medical condition


Right-wing bloc pushes support for Netanyahu: Innocent until proven guilty

Katz stressed that even Likud's political rivals should internalize that as long as there is no legal decision disqualifying Netanyahu as prime minister, he is permitted to continue in his position.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu with leaders of the right-wing bloc, Nov. 2019

Israeli appointed as vice president of International Astronautical Federation

The appointment of Dr. Deganit Paikowsky, an expert on international relations and space policy was announced at the 70th International Astronautical Congress in Washington.

Dr. Deganit Paikowsky.

Yitzhak Shamir memorial ceremony brings to light history repeating itself

Several political leaders presented the parallels between the political climate in Shamir's time and today.

President Reuven Rivlin stands before the graves of Yitzhak and Shulamit Shamir.

Government approves NIS 1.2 billion in ministry cuts

During Monday’s cabinet meeting it was agreed that each minister will be able to decide on the cuts in his or her own office, not the Finance Ministry.

The Israeli government in session Monday June 24 2019, from left to right Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz, Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Cabinet Secretary Tzachi Braverman

Akunis joins Mike Evans in saying ‘no to antisemitism’

Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis joined Dr. Mike Evans in saying “No to antisemitism” at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York on Sunday.

OFIR AKUNIS (L) and Dr. Mike Evans hold up ‘Say No to Antisemitism’ signs at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York.

Making scientific waves far beyond Israel's borders

Israel’s prowess in science and technology has far-reaching value.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Minister Ofir Akunis: Israeli research has never received support to the extent that it was backed by this ministry during the past term of government.

High Court: No blocking scientist appointment because of political views

Scientist with left-wing views was initially blocked from government appointment by Minister Ofir Akunis.

Ofir Akunis at the JPost Annual Conference 2017

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly talks biology, chemistry, physics and space

"Day one of a year in space, and I’m thinking to myself, man, this is a stupid thing to be doing. You can’t get away, you can’t call an Uber."

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly with Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis.

Elkin: I can win Jerusalem elections without haredim

A source close to Elkin said he wanted the support of all sectors of the city, and he believes they could all back him, including some if not all branches among the haredim.

Ze'ev Elkin

Israel to host 20 nations at scientific confab in Jerusalem for first time

It will be held in Jerusalem at the end of May under the auspices of the Science and Technology Ministry.

Ofir Akunis at the JPost Annual Conference 2017