Miki Zohar

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.

'The Joint List's voters will decide who will be PM?'

Likud MK blasts proposed legislation that will prevent Netanyahu from forming a government.

Right-wing MKs to boycott immunity hearings

Likud MK Miki Zohar leads boycott of Knesset hearings this weak, slams Blue and Whit'es 'disgraceful anyone but Bibi campaign.;

Likud MK: 'If we don't win the elections, we'll have a problem'

MK Miki Zohar warns: 'Court will protect left-wing in upcoming elections.'

Immunity storm:

MK: 'They want to bring down Netanyahu at any cost'

MK Miki Zohar: 'What does Blue and White have to show besides hatred for Netanyahu?'

Likud negotiator: Talks with Blue and White a waste of energy

MK Miki Zohar: Blue and White won't compromise because they believe path to power is getting rid of Netanyahu.

Likud Whip: There will be no unity government

Likud's Knesset Whip Miki Zohar declares talks with Blue & White have reached a dead end, says Likud ending negotiations.

Zohar: Netanyahu trial will take 8-10 years

Likud MK says no point in 'wasting energy' negotiating with Blue and White now, hopes Netanyahu requests immunity.

Regev: The rule of law is not above the law

Thousands at rally in support of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu outside the Tel Aviv Museum.

Likud MK attacks A-G, left-wing MKs call for PM to step down

I'm pained that the PM received such a 'wonderful gift' from the State for dedicating the best years of his life for it,' Miki Zohar says.

Likud MK: The haredim have to compromise to prevent elections

MK Miki Zohar at Likud emergency conference: I hope Liberman comes to his senses.

Who will be the next Likud Knesset delegation chairperson?

Leading candidate for chairmanship of Likud's Knesset delegation is MK Miki Zohar.

Likud MK: Gantz will form gov't with support of Arab Joint List

'If a minority government is established with the support of the Joint List, we will pay a heavy security price for it,' MK Miki Zohar says.

The Joint List's offer to Netanyahu

Likud MK Miki Zohar says Arab MKs had offered to support right-wing government from the outside.

Likud MK: Has Lapid ever received 60,000 likes on a post?

MK Miki Zohar says it's absurd that Lapid, who represents a mere 300,000 voters, tries to dictate who will be PM.

Likud MK: 'Only real winner in these elections is Liberman'

MK Miki Zohar says Likud accepts will of the people, but will not join a government without PM Netanyahu.

Likud MK:

'Netanyahu not opposed to bringing Shaked into the Likud'

Lawmaker claims PM not opposed to reserving spot on Likud list for former Justice Minister, says senior party officials blocking appointment

Likud MK: Next time we'll give Gantz an opportunity

MK Miki Zohar clarifies there will not be a third election if the Likud fails to form a government after this September's vote.

Could Israel cancel new elections? 'Don't count on it'

Likud MK says legal and political complications make last-minute maneuver to cancel new elections and form unity gov't unfeasible, unlikely.

'I'm not optimistic about change to Netanyahu indictment'

MK Zohar says public should be final arbiter, but justice system has already made its decision on PM Netanyahu's pending indictments.

Likud 'open' to Shaked joining party

Likud MK Miki Zohar lists possible candidates for Israel's next Justice Minister, says PM Netanyahu 'does not intend' to appoint himself.

Likud MK: Don't vote for the smaller parties

MK Zohar says he's 'disappointed and frustrated,' says Knesset dissolution prevents minority from attempting to rule majority.

Date set for new elections - if coalition talks fail

Likud submits bill to dissolve Knesset, hold early elections on September 3rd, less than five months after last election.

Likud MK: I have no doubt they'll target right-wing MKs

What is the connection between the Override Clause and the Immunity Law? MK Miki Zohar explains.

'Immunity Law' placed on Knesset table

Bill establishes an MK's default immunity from indictment, removal of which is subject to the approval of the House Committee.

'We will not be surprised if Lapid and Livni run together'

Likud MK Miki Zohar on Lapid and Livni: Leftists who want to topple the right.