Miki Zohar

MK Zohar to INN:

'Bennett's government will topple itself'

MK Miki Zohar says that there is no need to rush to topple the government, since it does not have a majority in any case.

Likud MK: 'I wasn't surprised' at coalition chair's decision

'Idit Silman made the right choice, coalition lost its direction in nearly every possible parameter,' Likud's MK Zohar says.

Likud MK:

'There are talks with at least one MK in the coalition'

MK Miki Zohar says opposition is in talks with one MK and aims to lead to the dissolution of the Bennett-Lapid government.

Likud MK:

'The internal fighting is harming the Likud'

MK Miki Zohar calls on the members of his faction to stop fighting one another.

Likud MK: 'Unrealistic for Netanyahu to admit guilt'

'It's clear we're paying a price for Netanyahu's positions, I don't think there was a real legal case,' MK Miki Zohar says.

Likud's original suggestion to the coalition

MK Miki Zohar offers to withdraw all opposition reservations to Regulatory Law - but sets a condition.

MK Zohar refuses to appear at conference

MK Zohar cancels attendance of conference on democracy upon hearing that it will be funded by the New Israel Foundation

MK Zohar: Netanyahu will be back, even if law passes against him

New bill would bar PM under criminal indictment from remaining in office. 'It will motivate our voter base to return Netanyahu to power.'

'This is why Netanyahu didn't attend Rabin memorial'

Likud chairman MK Miki Zohar responds to criticism of Netanyahu by grandson of Yitzhak Rabin.

Likud MK: We all made mistakes, including myself

MK Miki Zohar in TV interview: The only way Gantz can be PM is if he joins with the Likud.

Likud MK: Ensure Israel's citizens get budget money - not Arabs

Former Coalition Head says he will take 'every step available' to bring down this 'evil government'.

'If Gantz wants he can be prime minister right now'

Likud MK Miki Zohar calls on Blue and White leader to abandon 'evil' government in favor of government that does not contain Ra'am.

Zohar to Shaked: We're not here to put out your fires

Yamina, opposition MKs clash over Family reunification law, which Netanyahu bloc is refusing to vote for despite supporting.

Likud MK slams 'strange government'

'Strange government will endanger the security of the State of Israel,' Likud's MK Zohar says.

Smotrich: Maybe it's time to replace Netanyahu

Chairman of Religious Zionist Party criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu following his response to the recent wave of terror in Jerusalem.

Likud members blame one another

Likud's failure in vote on Arrangements Committee leads to exchange of accusations.

MK Zohar's 'loyalty test' for Yamina

Likud faction chairman says Yamina must support his proposal for Arrangement Committee or it has joined the left-wing bloc.

Bill: Recognize battle-shocked soldiers as injured veterans

'Tragedy of soldier who lit himself on fire must bring about change,' Likud's MK Zohar says.

Coalition Whip: Bennett will join our government

'We must do everything - and I mean everything - to form a government, says Likud MK Miki Zohar after right-wing loses majority.

Likud MK blames Coronavirus Committee chief for COVID deaths

'If we had fired her, not nearly as many people would have died.' Coalition Chairman blames Likud MK who joined New Hope for COVID deaths.

Coalition chief: Good chance we'll end up going to 5th election

'Government is a sick government, Blue and White didn't see us as partners,' Coalition chair MK Zohar says.

MK Zohar: Media, political opponents need more objectivity

Likud MK contrasts responses from Israeli media and politicians to riots at Capitol with those to riots at PM's residence in Israel.

Coalition Chairman: Whoever opposes lockdown is a populist

MK Miki Zohar expresses support for Health Ministry demand for tighter lockdown.

Likud MK: No choice but to tighten the lockdown

Coalition chairman: Israel needs one more hermetic lockdown so that we can say that we are past the pandemic.

MK Miki Zohar: We did our best to prevent this election

Coalition Chairman on upcoming elections: It's Blue and White's fault.

MK Miki Zohar: 'We're headed for elections'

"Likud will win the elections, because the whole country sees what a good job the PM is doing."

MK Zohar: Vital to build in strategic areas before Trump leaves

Coalition head adds that "Netanyahu promised me before last elections that he'd build in Givat Hamatos."

Miri Regev: Bennett is letting the polls go to his head

Likud Minister claims Bennett was responsible for the break-up of the right-wing bloc: "At the moment of truth, everyone will realize."

Fmr. Ambassador to UN Danny Danon elected to lead World Likud

Danny Danon defeats coalition chairman MK Miki Zohar in a landslide for control of the World Likud.

'Ministers must stop cooperating with Mandelblit'

Political system reacts with fury after MK Miki Zohar interrogated over comments he made about attorney general.

Likud MK Miki Zohar investigated for extortion, making threats

Police question MK Zohar in case of threats against the attorney general in what Zohar calls 'a sad day for our democracy.'

MK Zohar: I didn't really threaten Mandelblit - but he should go

Zohar adds that "Judiciary is rotten to the core, with prosecutors stitching up cases."

MK Zohar: Mandelblit must resign, cancel indictments against PM

Following publication of private conversations, Zohar claims a lot more could come out, information that could "put Mandelblit behind bars."

Blue and White MK mocks Netanyahu

MK Ram Shefa criticizes Netanyahu's conduct over budget. MK Miki Zohar replies: This is why I'm saying the coalition should be disbanded.

Coalition Chairman:

'This slipshod government must be disbanded soon'

Coalition Chairman Miki Zohar attacks Blue and White party, calls to disband government.

Violators should be imprisoned, says MK Miki Zohar

We don't need stricter regulations - we just need tougher enforcement, coalition head insists.

'Hatred for haredim has blinded people on Uman ban'

Coalition chairman says ban on Uman pilgrimage is backfiring, claims anti-haredi bias is behind push to ban visitors.

Coalition Chairman:

'Stop trying to block Uman flights and deal with the protests'

Senior Likud lawmaker slams Coronavirus Czar's bid to block flights to Uman, reluctance to ban mass protests. 'Gamzu is afraid of the media'

Coalition chairman floats outline to allow Uman pilgrimage

Coalition Chairman MK Miki Zohar presents plan to allow 6,000 Israelis to visit Uman this Rosh Hashanah despite opposition of COVID-19 Czar.

'If government collapses, Likud will turn to Liberman, Bennett'

Coalition Chairman says Netanyahu looking to avoid new elections, will try to form alternate government if coalition falls.

Coalition Chairman: Cancel Disengagement Law

MKs Miki Zohar and Bezalel Smotrich and Samaria Regional Council chief present plan to nullify Disengagement Law in northern Samaria.

Miki Zohar: Likud and Blue & White headed for divorce

Coalition Chairman Zohar: If Ganz and Netanyahu decide to break up coalition, we should try to form alternative gov't or head for elections.

Netanyahu stops initiative to oust coalition chairman

PM intervenes after a number of Likud MKs agree to oust MK Miki Zohar as head of the Likud Knesset faction and as coalition chairman.

Yifat Shasha-Bitton removed as Coronavirus Committee head

Coalition chairman fires Knesset Coronavirus Committee chairwoman, citing failure to attend important Knesset votes.

MK Moshe Gafni: 'Grant program won't pass in present form'

Finance Chair says without grants according to number of children, he won't approve plan. Likud infighting: 'Something bad happening there.'

Top Likud officials clash in the Knesset

Finance Minister Yisrael Katz and Coalition chairman Miki Zohar trade insults in stormy Knesset committee meeting.

'Either stop demonstrations or open businesses'

Coalition Chairman demands government ends double standard which allows protests against the government but not businesses to open.

David Bitan: 'Likud reached a new low'

Likud MK David Bitan sharply attacks Prime Minister Netanyahu and Coalition Chairman Miki Zohar.

Fierce confrontation inside Likud: 'I'll oust you'

Coalition Chairman Miki Zohar demands Knesset Committee convene to remove Coronavirus Committee Chair Yifat Shasha-Bitton from Likud.

'MK Zohar is lying, he should apologize'

Presidential Residence blasts coalition chairman over claim that Rivlin tried to influence MKs to vote against inquiry into judges.

Israeli college spokesperson compares Likud MK to top Nazi

Spokeswoman for IDC Herzilya compares Likud MK Miki Zohar to Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels.

Yesha Council Chair welcomes Netanyahu position change

Yesha Council head responds to post by MK Zohar saying sovereignty does not require accepting Centennial Deal, but there are other problems.

'Netanyahu said Israel would not accept a Palestinian state'

MK Miki Zohar says 'Deal of the Century' can serve as a basis for negotiations, does not require Israel to accept Palestinian state.

Coalition Chairman threatens new elections

Miki Zohar says Likud will push for Overrule Clause if Supreme Court does not allow Netanyahu to serve as alternate prime minister.

'PM won't promote establishment of a Palestinian state'

MK Miki Zohar: There will be no majority in the Knesset for the establishment of a Palestinian state.

'No Palestinian state as long as I'm around'

MK Miki Zohar makes clear that he supports sovereignty but will not permit the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Likud leader: 'MKs who don't attend votes will be punished'

MK Miki Zohar warns coalition MKs to attend votes, vote with coalition.

'Litzman's statement is inappropriate and wrong'

Coalition chairman MK Miki Zohar responds to outgoing Health Minister's assertion that Netanyahu overreacted on coronavirus.

'Agriculture and Religious Affairs help Religious Zionism most'

Likud's MK Zohar says PM Netanyahu didn't 'throw out' Religious Zionism, insists internal disagreements caused Yamina to choose opposition.

MK Zohar to the right: Boycott supporters of anti-Netanyahu law

Likud MK sends letter to leaders of right-wing parties accusing left of 'disregarding the will of the people' out of hatred for Netanyahu.