Amir Ohana

Selichot prayer concert in front of Knesset building

Knesset Speaker Ohana declared the concert 'part of a new tradition of opening the Knesset building to the public.'

Knesset visit cancelled after Moroccan Senate leader hospitalized

Enaam Mayara's visit to the Knesset tomorrow cancelled due to his hospitalization in Jordan.

Knesset visit cancelled after Morocco Senate leader hospitalized

Knesset Speaker: 'I wish to put a stop sign in front of the Supreme Court'

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana discussed the possibility that the Supreme Court would unprecedentedly overturn a basic law.

Knesset Speaker: 'Precedent-setting visit signals new era in Israel-Morocco relations'

Historic moment in the Knesset: President of the House of Councilors of the Kingdom of Morocco makes first-ever official visit.

'Precedent-setting visit signals new era in Israel-Morocco ties'

Anti-reform protester attacks Knesset Speaker in Thailand

Protester lashes out at Amir Ohana in front of his children while on vacation in Thailand and posts the footage on the web.

Knesset Speaker in Moroccan synagogue: My father learned Zionism here

Speaker Ohana prays in Rabbi Shalom Zaoui Synagogue in Rabat, where his father prayed before making aliyah.

Ohana in Moroccan synagogue: My father learned Zionism here

Knesset Speaker Ohana meets Kazakhstani Counterpart

Kazakhstani Senate chairman Maulen Ashimbayev discusses strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation with Speaker Ohana.

Knesset Speaker to set out on historic visit to Morocco

MK Amir Ohana of the Likud is the first Speaker of Knesset to be invited for a state visit to the parliament of a Muslim country.

Proposal at Likud meeting: Promote law banning demonstrations outside MKs' homes

MK Danny Danon proposes to advance legislation banning demonstrations outside homes of public figures. Netanyahu willing to look into it.

Knesset Speaker to visit Morocco

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana invited by his Moroccan counterpart for official visit at the beginning of June.

Watch: Electric guitar in hand, Knesset Speaker entertains American counterpart

During a welcome dinner, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana performed a rendition of 'Hotel California' for US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Watch: Knesset Speaker entertains American counterpart

House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy to address the Knesset for 2nd time in history

Speaker of the House accepts invitation of Knesset Speaker Ohana to address the Knesset plenum during his visit to Israel this month.

Knesset Speaker Ohana: 'Leo Dee restored our pride in the Israeli flag'

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana hosted the Knesset's first official Mimouna celebration, opening the legislature to guests.

Coalition mulling: Aryeh Deri will be appointed Speaker of the Knesset

Following Supreme Court ruling, coalition is considering appointing Deri to the position of Speaker of the Knesset.

Coalition mulling Deri as Speaker of the Knesset

Deri: Netanyahu tricked me with the appointment of Ohana

Minister Deri criticizes haredi Knesset members who hugged Amir Ohana after his speech: "I ran away right after the speech."

Likud MKs livid over anti-LGBT attacks: 'Israel will not change'

Miki Zohar to Likud MKs: 'We need to think carefully about our strategy. Sticking it to the opposition will not lead us anywhere.'

Following criticism, Gay Knesset Speaker: May I never fail in hatred

MK Amir Ohana responds to recent criticism directed at him by rabbis.

'What is this?' MKs Porush, Gafni bow heads during Knesset Speaker's speech

2 UTJ MKs bow heads in protest as openly gay Knesset Speaker speaks of his partner. UTJ chairman shakes Speaker's hand.

Netanyahu taps Amir Ohana as Speaker of the Knesset

Interim Speaker of the Knesset MK Yariv Levin resigns to take up post of Justice Minister, Israel Katz to be appointed Foreign Minister.

Likud's Amir Ohana may become Foreign Minister, in place of Ron Dermer

Likud MK Ron Dermer no longer considered a candidate for Foreign Minister, MK Amir Ohana likely to take position instead, reports say.

Watch: Former Justice Min. plays guitar in Kfar Chabad

At 'second hakafot' celebration in Kfar Chabad, former Justice Min. Amir Ohana gets up on stage, plays, 'Am Yisrael Chai,' on the guitar.

MK Amir Ohana: 'Under our government there won't be any anti-LGBT legislation'

Former Likud Justice Minister tells press that he prefers the ant-LGBT Noam party over parties that also oppose a Jewish state

Moving: Likud MK pays tribute to popular musician who passed away

MK Amir Ohana and musician Dudu Levy record guitar version of hit by Israeli singer Svika Pick.

Former Justice Min.: 'Those who come to Israel don't leave'

MK Amir Ohana, former Justice Min., opposes accepting Ukrainian refugees. 'Any child who says 3 words in Hebrew - try getting him to leave.'

Report: Internal Likud poll stirring up the party

An internal survey on the popularity of the members of the Likud has former Mossad chief in first place, followed by Amir Ohana.

Min. Amir Ohana: 'New policy supports the right to self-defense'

Under new police policy, weapons fired in self-defense can be confiscated for up to 48 hours.

Judges to report false accusations in divorce cases to police

Amir Ohana, Public Security Minister, orders investigation of false allegations filed in cases of divorce or separation.

Min. Amir Ohana: 'No choice but to set minimum punishment for illegal weapons'

25% increase in number of indictments for crimes involving illegal weapons, Public Security Min. Ohana says.

'Israel Police is a fiction - there's no such thing'

Knesset committee discussing Meron disaster demands Minister's resignation. "Everyone passes the buck."

Minister Amir Ohana: 'If your conscience is clear, there's no reason to resign'

'Responsibility means doing everything so that such events will not occur again,' Public Security Min. Ohana says.

Liberman slams Ohana for allowing 'anarchy'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman accuses Public Security Minister of caring more about shielding PM from the law than protecting citizens' safety.

Border Police will crack down on agricultural theft, vows Ohana

Public Security Minister announces formation of special Border Police unit to combat agricultural theft. 'Families are being destroyed.'

Kobi Shabtai officially named Police Commissioner

After 2 years, Israel finally has a full-time police commissioner following Cabinet approval of Shabtai's appointment.

'Human rights' groups demand Israel vaccinate inmates

While many Israelis have yet to receive their vaccination, human rights groups are demanding all prisoners are treated.

Attorney General to Minister Ohana: Inmates should be vaccinated too

Deputy A-G tells Internal Security Minister his directive not to vaccinate prisoners was given without authority. Ohana fires back.

A-G to Minister Ohana: Inmates should be vaccinated too

Policeman punches protester in the face during protest against Ahuvya Sandak's death

Hundreds of people protest death of Ahuvya Sandak. Police: A handful of rioters clashed with police and disobeyed orders.

Tel Aviv: Policeman punches protester in the face

MKs fear gulf growing between police, citizens after death of Ahuvya Sandak

MKs from different parties call for external commission of inquiry into death of teen in police chase.

Likud MK Amit Halevy: Police treatment of Hilltop Youth stems from hatred

MK writes to Internal Security Minister Ohana, asking him to personally oversee investigation into Ahuvya Sandak's death.

Likud MK: Police treatment of Hilltop Youth stems from hatred

Watch: Ahuvya's mother cries to Internal Security Minister

For six days following tragic incident, not a single government official spoke to family members. MK Ohana was the first to visit.

No priority vaccination for male Palestinian security prisoners

Female prisoners, staff will take precedence.