News for Amir Ohana 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 OhanaPublic Security Minister announces formation of special Border Police unit to combat agricultural theft. 'Families are being destroyed.' Kobi Shabtai officially named Police CommissionerAfter 2 years, Israel finally has a full-time police commissioner following Cabinet approval of Shabtai's appointment. 'Human rights' groups demand Israel vaccinate inmatesWhile 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 tooDeputy A-G tells Internal Security Minister his directive not to vaccinate prisoners was given without authority. Ohana fires back. Policeman punches protester in the face during protest against Ahuvya Sandak's deathHundreds of people protest death of Ahuvya Sandak. Police: A handful of rioters clashed with police and disobeyed orders. MKs fear gulf growing between police, citizens after death of Ahuvya SandakMKs 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 hatredMK writes to Internal Security Minister Ohana, asking him to personally oversee investigation into Ahuvya Sandak's death. Watch: Ahuvya's mother cries to Internal Security MinisterFor 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 prisonersFemale prisoners, staff will take precedence. Chief Commissioner of Prisons Service to be appointed soonInternal Security Minister Amir Ohana to hold meetings with four candidates 'I don't think the government will fulfill its term'Public Security Minister Amir Ohana: If Blue and White don't stop with the petty politics, we will go to elections. 'Attorney General is invested in Netanyahu's political assassination'Internal Security Minister Amir Ohana sharply attacks AG Mandelblit, 'All his prestige and future depends on Netanyahu's conviction.' 'We'll struggle to the last drop of our political blood'Minister Amir Ohana and MK Amit Halevi arrive at Mitzpe Kramim. MK Halevi: 'We're here so no stone in this charming settlement will move.' 'We will not condone terrorism from Gaza'Public Security Minister visits Sderot: In the coming days we will know whether we are facing a broader escalation or a hiatus.Minister Ohana: My gut feeling is that this will end in bloodshed'We have always disagreed with one another, and always will, but right now what we're seeing is fierce hatred between the two sides.' Lapid: Public Security Minister doesn't understand what democratic protest is aboutYesh Atid chairman calls on Netanyahu to fire Public Security Minister over criticism of 'chaotic' anti-government protests. A-G vs minister on threats to PMAttorney General Avichai Mandelblit accuses Minister Amir Ohana of 'false accusations' following letter over threats to Netanyahu family. Knesset Members host 13-year-old Meah Shearim girl BassieBassie Getter, who was made to cry by aggressive police enforcement a week ago, was hosted with her father in MK Yaakov Asher's office. Minister Ohana to be in isolation until next SundayPublic Security Minister to enter isolation after meeting Border Police commander who was diagnosed with COVID-19. Minister Ohana: State examining reducing cannabis penaltiesPublic Security Minister tells Supreme Court he seeks to 'minimize harm' to citizens convicted of cannabis use or possession.Amir Ohana appointed Minister of Public SecurityNetanyahu appoints Amir Ohana as Minister of Public Security and MK Gadi Yevarkan as his deputy. Justice Mazuz rejects Justice Minister demand to disqualify himselfJustice Mazuz rejects Justice Minister request to disqualify himself from discussing Dan Eldad's term; 'Request lacks grounds and is denied' Justice Minister extends state of emergency in the courtsJustice Minister Amir Ohana extends state of emergency in the courts until March 22. Will Netanyahu's trial be postponed?Justice Minister announces state of emergency in the courts, which may affect the start of Netanyahu's trial on Tuesday. Justice Minister Ohana shows his mettleJustice Minister Ohana came down hard on a staff member who agreed to address an organization that has given awards to those who act against Israel. Is this a sign of things to come? Justice Minister bans official from 'Association for Civil Rights in Israel' conferenceAmir Ohana bans Justice Ministry official from attending conference of radical left-wing organization, 'Ministry must maintain neutrality.' Justice Minister: Netanyahu's victory in the primaries should be unequivocal'The primaries are stimulating great enthusiasm on the ground. I believe that this will be reflected in the general elections as well.' Acting State Prosecutor withdraws candidacyOrly Ben Ari-Ginsberg removes candidacy for the post of Acting State Prosecutor following criticism over the appointment. Supreme Court freezes appointment of state prosecutorAt the last moment, Israel's Supreme Court steps in to freeze appointment of interim State Prosecutor, after Justice Minister appoints her.Justice Minister selects interim state prosecutorDefying Attorney General's opposition, Justice Minister Amir Ohana taps deputy prosecutor Orly Ginsberg to serve as state prosecutor. Justice Minister Amir Ohana: I don't regret even one wordThe Justice Minister responds to a lawsuit filed against him by state witness Nir Hefetz. Witness in Netanyahu investigation sues Justice MinisterState witness in Case 4000, for which PM was indicted, sues Justice Minister Ohana for revealing details of the case. 'Proud to stand by Netanyahu'Justice Minister: Binyamin Netanyahu is not corrupt. A host of public figures have previously faced charges - and have been acquitted. Justice Minister considers 'committee to investigate prosecutor'Justice Minister Amir Ohana: 'Is something in what I said wrong? Is what I've described correct? Is that how it should be?'Russian hacker to be extradited to the USJustice Minister signs order extraditing Aleksey Burkov to the US despite Russian pressure. Justice Min: Prosecution destroyed many public figure's careersJustice Minister: 'Attorney within prosecutor's office sets agenda according to political agenda and becomes political actor.' Justice Minister announces special press conference"No further details will be provided until 6 pm," Minister Ohana's office says, refusing to reveal what the press conference will address.Mother of Naama Issachar meets with Justice MinisterYaffa Issachar reportedly gets message that Russian hacker's extradition to US will apparently take place.Russian hacker: Do not approve my extraditionRussian hacker appeals to Justice Minister Amir Ohana, asks him not to approve his extradition to the US.Assessment: The Russian hacker will be extradited to the USJustice Minister Amir Ohana expected to sign extradition order in the coming days against Russian hacker Alexei Burkov in the United States. Justice Minister: I hope US will intervene for Naama Issachar"I suppose the US has an interest that Naama not sit in Russian prison," Minister Ohana says, noting her dual US-Israel citizenship.This is what Naama Issachar said just before her arrestNew recording reveals Israeli woman's phone conversation just prior to her arrest by Moscow police.The Justice Minister asks advice from the general publicJustice Minister Amir Ohana asks the public to weigh in on a question about sensitive information that got leaked to the media.'Why are leftists afraid of cameras to prevent voter fraud?'Justice Minister pushes back on criticism of Camera Law. 'Nothing to fear if you're not counting on fraud.' Interior, justice ministers revoke terrorists' residenciesMinisters Deri and Ohana agree to revoke permanent residency rights of 2 terrorists involved in murderous attacks. Ayelet Shaked: 'We're at a point where ministers can't move'Shaked: 'Supreme Court decision to freeze appointment of new Justice Min. Director-General negates law allowing normal government function.' Supreme Court freezes appt. of Justice Ministry Director-General'Col. (res.) Attorney Ofir Cohen is one of the most fitting appointments in the government ministries,' says Justice Minister Ohana. Minister Ohana dismisses Ministry Director favoring confidanteJustice Minister decides to fire attorney Emi Palmor who served in position for years. New Justice Minister calls to rein in judicial overreachJustice 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 carNew 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 choiceAttorney General Mandelblit joins Chief Justice in criticism Justice Minister Ohana for suggesting some court decisions should be ignored. '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 MinisterEsther Hayut in unprecedented statement against Justice Minister Amir Ohana, 'Between this worldview and anarchy - the road is short.' |
