Amir Ohana

New Justice Minister calls to rein in judicial overreach

Justice Min. Ohana: I still want decisions to be made in Knesset, and not by a body which was not voted on and which I believe harms itself.

Report: Minister Ohana asked for a more expensive car

New minister reportedly twice asked to replace his car with one that is used by ministers - a Toyota Land Cruiser jeep.

A-G rips Justice Minister: Obeying the court is not a choice

Attorney General Mandelblit joins Chief Justice in criticism Justice Minister Ohana for suggesting some court decisions should be ignored.

Smotrich:

'Obeying the law is more important than obeying court rulings'

MK Smotrich attacks Supreme Court Chief Justice Hayut for criticism of Justice Minister Ohana. 'Comments must be viewed with severity.'

Supreme Court Chief Justice rebukes Justice Minister

Esther Hayut in unprecedented statement against Justice Minister Amir Ohana, 'Between this worldview and anarchy - the road is short.'

Justice Minister:

'Judiciary is less democratic'

New Justice Minister Amir Ohana explains approach to legal system at ceremony to certify new lawyers.

'Why attack Netanyahu?'

Sources close to Jewish Home chair back Netanyahu's decision to appoint Amir Ohana justice minister, call on Smotrich to stop attacking PM.

Smotrich: Netanyahu discriminates against us

National Union leader reacts to snub by PM. 'Netanyahu doesn't treat other partners the way he treats religious Zionists.'

PM picks Amir Ohana to replace Shaked as Justice Minister

PMO announces Likud MK Amir Ohana will serve as acting Justice Minister until next elections after Netanyahu fires Shaked and Bennett.

'A historic victory for Netanyahu'

MK Amir Ohana blasts Blue and White leaders: They called the prime minister a traitor and that continues even after the elections.

Factor Law for Residents approved by Knesset Committee

Law approved despite Israel Bar Association opposition, who intends to petition Supreme Court if law is approved later this week as planned.

MK Ohana to A7:

'Picking Prime Minister can't be left to the president'

Likud MK supports law obligating president of Israel to tap head of largest party to form government.

Clamor in the Knesset:

'Is Rivlin the president - or a politician?'

Amid president's criticism of clause allowing for Jewish-only communities, special committee convenes over Nationality Law.

Coalition disconcertion over orientation discrimination

Opposition manages to pass proposal prohibiting sexual disorientation discrimination. MKs Amir Ohana and Meirav Ben-Ari support bill.

'Trump made a Churchillian decision on Iran'

MK Amir Ohana says US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal shows Trump closest ally Israel has ever had in the White House.

Exposé:

IDF officer at leftist conference: 'Absurd'

MK Ohana responds to Judea and Samaria Legal Advisor participation at left-wing organization seminar.

Watered-down version of 'Nationality Law' passes first reading

Bill to enshrine Israel's Jewish character as Basic Law advances after clause calling on courts to consider Jewish Law removed.

Bill calls for day to recognize pre-State underground groups

'This law will preserve their heritage and will thank them on behalf of all the citizens of Israel.'

Bill revoking residency for terrorists advances

Bill submitted after Supreme Court rules Interior Minister cannot revoke residency of terrorists.

Right and left protest in Petah Tikva

Leftists protest Attorney General's handling of Netanyahu interrogation, and Likud supporters protest their protest.

Likud MK demands coalition back adoption by LGBT couples

Likud MK demands state change position on same-sex adoption. Welfare Minister says he intends to reconsider issue.

'Elderly man who shot burglars is a hero, he deserves a medal'

Likud MK and chair of Gun reform lobby praises 82-year old Holocaust survivor who shot Arab burglars who broke into his house, killing one.

'Ministers are silent as haredi soldiers are attacked'

Likud MK slams haredi leaders for standing by and allowing incitement and violence against haredi IDF soldiers.

MK Ohana:

'Professors who encourage boycotts should be fired'

Likud MK supports letter from students at the Ben-Gurion University who called for an end to the politicization at the university.

Mahmoud Abbas - 'A terrorist in a suit'

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee considers bill to cut funding to PA over terrorist stipends. 'Time for words to become action.'

'There are limits even to freedom of speech'

MKs and residents call on religious kibbutz to cancel event with radical group Breaking the silence. 'Their words are used by anti-Semites.'

'Arab-Israeli conflict cannot be solved in Washington or Paris'

Israeli lawmakers discuss US-Israel relationship at town-hall meeting in Boston. 'We are the ones that live or die with the consequenses.'

'The US is closer than ever to moving embassy to Jerusalem'

Likud MK says US embassy move will prompt other countries to relocate their embassies; says PM will keep his promise to Amona residents.

Law against national service in foreign-funded NGO's passes

Knesset passes law ending national service in foreign government funded NGOs that undermine the state..

'Ticking time bombs must be stopped'

Likud MK presents 'Shlissel law' to restrict actions of convicted murderers after prison release.

'This isn't about occupation - it's a clash of civilizations'

Likud MK Amir Ohana says free world must set aside differences, form united front in 'clash of civilizations' against radical Islam.

Bill to stop national service for foreign-funded NGOs advances

Bill to prevent organizations which receive most of their funding from foreign governments from receiving national service benefits advances

'We need to go back to the days of defending ourselves'

MK Amir Ohana (Likud) joined up with "Hashomer Hahadash," which works to help ranchers protect their livestock from theft.

Police: Farmer who killed Palestinian fired in self-defense

Police have sided with a farmer who shot at three Palestinian burglars trying to steal his truck - and killed one.

'Yaakov Litzman is the most homophobic government minister'

MK Amir Ohana expresses his anger after bill to expand hate crime law to cover transgender Israelis is removed from agenda.

Gay Likud MK gets security from hostile homosexuals

Knesset Guard gives Amir Ohana security detail, over concerns gay activists who sent death threats will attack at gay pride march.

MK Ohana: Why do anti-IDF groups count for National Service?

Following revelation of anti-IDF NGOs inside Israel, MK Ohana asks to verify that the government isn't paying for their volunteers.

MK Ohana: Peace will come when Arabs accept we're here to stay

MK Amir Ohana tours Samaria, points out that BDS wants to end actual coexistence.

Arutz Sheva Interview

'A reservist gets a gun to defend the state - but not himself?'

MK Amir Ohana is pushing for gun licensing laws to be relaxed, says current laws rob Israeli civilians of the right to defend themselves.

Gay Likud MK did not vote for pro-gay laws

MK Amir Ohana left the plenum before the vote on recognizing gay 'marriages.'

Rivlin: A man stops to buy groceries and is taken forever

Rivlin following Sha'ar Binyamin attack: We'll respond forcefully. Minister Ariel: Deport the terrorists' families.

Right and Left unite: Complaint filed over extremist Arab MKs

MKs file joint complaint to Knesset Ethics Committee after 3 Arab MKs visit families of terrorists to 'harm Israel.'

Results of 'Likudiada' mock primaries

As part of Likud event in Eilat, mock primaries find Gila Gamliel most popular party member.

Watch: Nationalist students 'defend the IDF' at Tel Aviv U.

After being banned by university, nationalist student groups overcome. Together with MKs protest Breaking the Silence's 'lie industry.'

MK Ohana proposes easing restrictions on gun licenses

Newest Likud MK responds to attack: Every reservist without criminal or medical issues should be allowed to carry gun.

First openly-gay Likud MK responds to haredi snub

Likud's newest MK, Amir Ohana, says he'd be delighted if haredi MKs continued to absent themselves from his Knesset speeches.

Haredi parties disappear during swearing-in of openly gay MK

United Torah Judaism source say party fears Amir Ohana will push pro-LGBT initiatives and disturb 'status quo.'

Likud's newest MK sworn into the Knesset

I am 'Jewish, Israeli, Mizrahi, gay, a Likudnik, security-minded, liberal, and believe in a free-market economy,' Amir Ohana tells Knesset.

Watch: Hundreds Attend Funeral of Israeli Found Dead in Uman

Hundreds of people were participating Sunday in the funeral of Amir Ohana, the Israeli who went missing in Uman and was found Saturday.

Body of Missing Israeli Found in Uman

Amir Ohana, who went missing over Rosh Hashanah, found in a lake; he apparently fell in due to an epileptic fit.

Missing Israeli in Uman: Important Testimony Received

As ZAKA rescue teams redouble efforts with witness testimony, ministers Deri and Elkin work to get permits to expand tools for search.

Interview

Missing Israeli in Uman: Danger Rising by the Minute

ZAKA official describes desperate search 'leaving no stone unturned,' details dangers in forest as fears for life of epileptic Israeli grow.

Likud's Gay Forum Head Runs in Primaries

Amir Ohana, Likud's Gay Forum head, seeks to break left-wing 'hegemony' over gay voters by running for a Likud spot.