Amir Ohana
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana urges Herzog to pardon Netanyahu in letter with no formal legal basis
Ohana, himself a lawyer, said one of the “chronic failings” of Israel’s justice system is “the dragging out of proceedings,” and called on Herzog to make the “just decision” to pardon Netanyahu.
'Londonistan': Knesset speaker condemns British sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements
Knesset speaker calls on Winter to withdraw from election, claims he is endangering right-wing bloc
Police question suspect who said Amir Ohana, rest of Likud 'deserving of death'
LGBTQ Agudah faces backlash for congratulating Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on Likud primary win
"When a community member is elected by a large public, when a community member reaches positions of influence at the core of politics, it sends an important message," the association wrote.
Knesset Speaker Ohana says he's 'glad, proud' Likud defied High Court on repeating comptroller vote
When inquired by KAN, Ohana's office responded: "It is unclear to us what is new about the Knesset speaker's consistent position that the Knesset will not meekly accept being trampled."
High Court weighs petition against NIS 460m. coalition fund transfers during election recess
Petitioners challenged the Finance Committee’s authority to approve the funds during the election recess, while the Knesset and Finance Ministry argued that the proceedings were lawful.
Netanyahu's new list: Eli Cohen wins top slot in tense Likud primaries
Amir Ohana, Yariv Levin, Miri Regev, and Ofir Katz round out Likud's new top five • May Golan, Gila Gamliel, Idit Silman, and Avi Dichter among lawmakers expected to drop out of Knesset
Netanyahu faces test of party control as Likud primaries close with 53.5% turnout
The primaries come amid fierce internal tensions over changes that have expanded Netanyahu’s control over the party’s Knesset slate, which have made the primaries more competitive than in past years.
Knesset asks High Court to unfreeze budget transfers approved during election recess
Ahead of Tuesday's hearing, the Knesset argued that Ohana lawfully authorized the disputed Finance Committee meeting despite opposition objections.
Knesset panel approves budget transfer of NIS 270 million to haredi education during recess
The committee approved a total of approximately NIS 1 billion in budget allocations for the Education Ministry, the Settlement and National Missions Ministry, and the Religious Services Ministry.
Bill to dissolve Knesset passes unanimously, officially beginning election recess
"We are completing a four year term, we have passed nine budgets, hundreds of laws," said Coalition whip Ofir Katz ahead of the bill's passing.
Speaker Amir Ohana reduces Knesset budget by NIS 50 mil. to support Israel's economy
Knesset Speaker Ohana said he had informed Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of his budget-reduction initiative and that the funds are expected to be deposited in the treasury.
Israel might be headed towards its own January 6 moment - opinion
This is far from trivial. Ever since taking office in January 2023, this coalition has done everything it possibly could to undermine the legitimacy of the Supreme Court and the attorney-general.
