Ofir Akunis

'See who the real enemy is': Israeli envoy Akunis invites Mamdani to view October 7 footage

Akunis extended the invitation to Mamdani during a memorial ceremony held by the Israeli Consulate in the city, attended by some 1,000 people, and simultaneously sent him a formal letter.

Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, gestures to residents while campaigning in Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhood during early voting, in New York City, U.S., October 27, 2025.
Ofir Akunis, Israeli Consul General in New York attends the Israel Day Parade in New York City, May 31, 2026.

Israeli consul general Ofir Akunis’ Rosh Hashanah message: ‘Wake up’

 Ofir Akunis, Minister of Science arrives to a government conference at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on September 27, 2023.

Israel's NYC consul, citing 'blood libels,' orders staff to cancel New York Times subscriptions

ISRAEL'S CONSUL-GENERAL in New York, Ofir Akunis, gives a speech before the Israel Day Parade in New York City, May 31, 2026.

Mamdani is antisemite hiding behind fake smile, Israeli Consul-General Ofir Akunis says


'No danger to Israeli democracy' from judicial reform, Ofir Akunis says

The innovation, science, and technology minister staunchly asserted his belief that the judicial reforms will only further enable Israel’s democratic process.

 Israeli Innovation, Science, and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis is seen speaking to Maayan Hoffman at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference, on June 5, 2023.

Israeli minister cancels LA speech due to protests and 'bad vibes'

Ofir Akunis, Israel’s science and technology minister and a member of PM Netanyahu’s Likud Party, was due to speak on Tuesday at an event at BioscienceLA, a Los Angeles-area center for life sciences.

 Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis is seen with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, on May 1, 2023

Innovation, Science and Technology Ministry to lead national food-tech plan

Innovation, Science and Technology Ministry to lead Israel's national food-tech plan

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Minister Ofir Akunis: Israeli research has never received support to the extent that it was backed by this ministry during the past term of government.

Netanyahu says Israel to approve production of non-animal cow's milk

The PMO announced that Israel had placed the promotion of alternative proteins as a 'national goal, on the understanding that it is a solution for food security.'

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Steakholder Foods in Rehovot on April 19, 2023.

NASA, Israel Space Agency to cooperate on Beresheet 2 lunar mission

Israel is set to get full support from the US space agency on their widely anticipated return to the Moon, set to launch in 2025.

 ISA director Uri Oron (on the left) and NASA Associate Administrator, Robert (Bob) Cabana (on the right) sign a statement of intent to cooperate on the Beresheet2 lunar mission, on February 1, 2023.

Celebrate Israel Parade: Jews come together in New York - opinion

The parade is symbolic of the connection that the New York Jewish community feels for our homeland of Israel.

Participants carry Israeli flags at the 'Celebrate Israel'' parade along Fifth Avenue in New York City in 2017

Netanyahu dines with state's witness against him in Hawaii

Netanyahu and Ellison were seen eating together at Nobu Lanai, a very expensive restaurant on the Hawaiian island of Lanai.

Israel's opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu is seen gesturing at the Knesset, on July 26, 2021.

Grapevine April 30, 2021: Only praise – no insults

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

A GRAPHIC satirizes the brief appointment of Ofir Akunis as justice minister on Tuesday.

What was behind Netanyahu's failed justice minister power play? - analysis

Netanyahu proved he could fight the legal establishment one last time, which looks good to his political base.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to his supporters after the exit polls were announced for the election of the 24th Knesset, March 24, 2021.

Israel and Morocco meet to discuss historic peace agreement

During the meeting, both countries shared their intentions and expectations regarding the reestablishment of political and economic ties and what the implications of such a peace agreement will be.

Israel's Regional Cooperation Minister Ofir Akunis met with Abdel Rahim-Biod to discuss Morocco/ Israel peace agreement, April 20, 2021.