Amir Ohana

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Ohana and Huckabee play US anthem

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee plays American national anthem together with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, in honor of America's 250th Independence Day. Watch.

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Knesset illuminated in the colors of the American flag

Knesset illuminated in the colors of the American flag to mark the United States' 250th Independence Day; Speaker Amir Ohana hails America as a 'beacon of liberty,' reaffirming strong alliance between the two countries.

Bereaved families meet Ohana and Levin

Bereaved families from Gvura Forum call on the government to continue countering threats in the north and refuse to yield to international pressure.

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Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana answers NYC Mayor Mamdani

Amir Ohana responded to Zohran Mamdani calling AIPAC 'monsters' at the JNS International Policy Summit.

Knesset to High Court

No revote for State Comptroller

After the High Court suggested that the Knesset hold a new vote, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announced that he rejects the proposal.

'We will fight together'

Fmr. Mayor Adams, Knesset Speaker Ohana march together in NYC

Speaking to Arutz Sheva at the Israeli Day Parade, Eric Adams vowed New York would stand with Israel, while Amir Ohana stressed Jewish unity amid the mayor's absence.

Unprecedented security for Israel Parade in New York

Tens of thousands of people are expected to march today (Sunday) in New York’s annual Israel Parade under unprecedented police security measures. The event will be broadcast live by Arutz Sheva.

National flags at the Knesset plaza lowered to half-mast

The national flags at the Knesset plaza were lowered this evening (Monday) to half-mast in memory of fallen soldiers of Israel’s wars and victims of terror. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana lit the memorial candle.

Amb. Huckabee

'Threats facing Israel also threaten the United States'

Ambassador Huckabee warned the Knesset Caucus for Israel-US Relations that the security threats facing Israel have direct implications for the United States

Due to domestic politics

Israel-India ties under threat

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid threatens to abstain from a plenary special session in honor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi if Supreme Court President is not invited.

Netanyahu to Iran

'Anyone who attacks us will suffer unbearable consequences'

A special debate was held in the plenary to mark the 77th anniversary of the Knesset's establishment.

Knesset Speaker gifts custom shoes to Albanian PM

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana presented Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama with a pair of custom-designed shoes as a token of appreciation for his support of Israel.

Haredim infuriated

Knesset Speaker votes for opposition civil marriage bill

The three haredi factions in the Knesset issued harsh condemnations after Speaker Ohana voted for an opposition-backed bill to legalize civil marriages.

MK Ohana to Arutz Sheva:

'If we insist on sovereignty, the world will align with us'

Knesset Speaker in a conversation with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at the national event marking 50 years of settlement in Samaria: "We must continue to build and send a strong message to the world.

Knesset Speaker

'Sydney attack is what Globalize the Intifada looks like'

Speaker Amir Ohana says the 'best time' to tackle the rise of antisemitism was when the problem started. ' The second-best time is NOW.'

'No one more deserving'

Knesset Speaker advances Initiative to award Trump Nobel Prize

Speaker Ohana and the US House Speaker signed a letter of recommendation, which includes a call for heads of parliaments around the world to join in recommending Trump for the Nobel Prize.

Knesset Speaker to Adams:

'Thanks to leaders like you, we will be alright'

Amir Ohana welcomed New York City Mayor Eric Adams to the Knesset and thanked him for his support for Israel and the Jewish people.

Herzog: 'I am heartbroken'

Knesset session opens in mayhem

The Fourth Session of the 25th Knesset opened with sharp exchanges after Speaker Amir Ohana criticized the judiciary, while President Herzog urged respect, restraint, and national unity.

'Look forward to seeing you'

Trump accepts invitation to speak in Knesset

President Donald Trump responds to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana’s invitation to address the Knesset: We stand on the doorstep of one of the greatest diplomatic achievements in history.

Ohana invites Trump to address Knesset after hostage release deal

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana invites President Trump to speak in Israel’s parliament, praising his role in securing hostage release and brokering a historic regional peace agreement.

Israel to host British activist Tommy Robinson

British activist Tommy Robinson will visit Israel following his October 13 trial, after receiving an official invitation from Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli.

Father of hostage:

'The world must pressure Hamas, not Israel'

At a press conference in Tokyo with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, Ilan Gilboa-Dalal criticizes the international community for pressuring Israel instead of Hamas.

During Knesset Speaker's speech

Iranian, Yemeni, PA delegations storm out

MK Amir Ohana causes stir at Inter-Parliamentary Union summit in Geneva when he shows video of crowd in Iran shouting 'death to Israel,' suggests Palestinian state be established in London and Paris.

'Terrorism pays off':

Israeli leaders slam Macron for recognizing Palestinian state

Israeli leaders condemn French President Emmanuel Macron’s announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state, accuse him of rewarding Hamas and betraying the Jewish people.

Knesset flies US flag for Operation Midnight Hammer

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana had the American flag displayed and the Knesset building lit up red, white, and blue to thank America for attacking Iran.

Knesset Speaker:

'This is an extreme war crime'

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana condemned the Iranian missile attack on Soroka Hospital, calling it a blatant violation of international law.

Knesset Speaker visits Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana visits Muslim Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. 'Israel and Uzbekistan stand together as perfect example of the possible relationship between Judaism and Islam.'

Knesset Speaker: 'Gaza will be a better place without the devil'

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana speaks at the 22nd Besheva and Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference, warning Iranian threat 'most significant and existential' to Israel and calling to expand IDF's ranks, including by bringing in haredi 'brothers and partners.'

First in Knesset history:

Hanukkah candles lit on Knesset floor

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana lit the menorah following the voting session and was joined by the Prime Minister, ministers, and MKs.

Knesset Speaker:

Paraguay to reopen Jerusalem embassy next week

Paraguay President Santiago Peña will reopen his country's embassy in Jerusalem next week after the embassy was closed after just 5 months, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announced.

National Camp formulates new strategy in leadup to Trump's term

National Camp unites, for first time since US elections, in special Yesha Council meeting, to formulate strategy for upcoming change of US government.

Knesset Speaker

Trump and his dream team cabinet fill people of Israel with hope

Likud MK Amir Ohana addresses Yesha Council conference on the incoming Trump Administration, says Trump's reelection and cabinet picks restore optimism after the most difficult year for the Jews since the Holocaust.

The mezuzah in the new embassy - from Kfar Aza

The mezuzah of the new embassy of Israel in Paraguay is from the home of Naor Hasidim and Sivan Elkabetz, who were murdered on October 7.

Paraguay:

Bereaved father reads Kaddish with head of Chamber of Deputies

Elhanan Danino, whose son Ori was murdered in captivity, came to Paraguay with a Knesset delegation and recited the Kaddish prayer in front of the President of the Chamber of Deputies.

Cabinet secretary requests Knesset meet during recess

Cabinet secretary Yossi Fuchs approached the Speaker of the Knesset Ohana with a request to convene the Knesset plenum during the recess for the purpose of laying down legislation.

Knesset Speaker visits U. Hatzalah HQ amid security concerns

Amid escalating security concerns from Hezbollah and Iran, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana visited the national headquarters of United Hatzalah in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

New US-Israel Parliamentary Friendship Group

US and Israel set up House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group to promote common areas of interest, hold exchanges of knowledge and expertise, and foster cooperation in a variety of fields

Speaker of the Knesset:

‘Permit family's requested inscription on fallen soldier’s grave’

Knesset Speaker appealed to Minister Gallant and Chief of Staff Halevi to reconsider their decision to prohibit the abbreviation 'Hy”d' to be inscribed on the tombstone of Israel Yudkin who fell in Gaza.

Knesset Speaker:

The generation of the 2023/4 war has proven its true strength

Speaker Amir Ohana, to 120 outstanding female and male soldiers: ‘This is a generation that has not fallen short of any generation that came before it.’

President Macron:

'We warned Iran not to attack Israel'

Knesset Speaker Ohana told President Macron: 'There is no scenario in which Israel will not deal with the Hamas brigades in Rafah, the proposals to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state are a victory for terror.'

MK Avigdor Liberman:

'Cancel the Knesset's winter break'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman sends letter to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, asks him to cancel the winter break of the Knesset due to the war.

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Knesset Speaker announces hostage rescue on plane

Upon landing in Israel from a diplomatic visit to the US, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana notified his fellow passengers of the operation to rescue two hostages from Rafah.

Due to anti-Israel statements:

Knesset Speaker cancels meeting with UN chief

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana says he decided not to give Antonio Guterres any legitimacy following his latest criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.

House Speaker:

'Jewish people deserve to live in their homeland'

House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson hosts Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Also in attendance: Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, and family members of hostages being held captive by Hamas.

Families of hostages to MKs:

'We support every decision to return the hostages'

Members of the Tikva Forum of families of hostages visit Knesset, meet Speaker Amir Ohana and other MKs.

Netanyahu: I asked Xi Jinping to help recover hostages

Prime Minister Netanyahu told the Knesset Plenum of the many efforts being made to free the hostages, including an appeal to China.

Chris Christie in Kfar Aza:

'Hundreds of millions of Americans who stand with Israel'

Republican US presidential candidate Chris Christie visited Kfar Aza on the Gaza border.

In the Knesset:

New command center to handle surge in weapons permit requests

Knesset Speaker proposes using non-essential Knesset workers to handle wartime surge in requests for weapons licenses.

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 Morocco Senate leader hospitalized

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

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 ties'

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

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.

Ohana 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.

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.

Electric guitar in hand:

Watch: 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.

2nd time ever:

House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy to address the Knesset

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