Amir Ohana

Opposition pushes to replace Knesset speaker amid fears of Likud 'January 6' plot to block vote

According to opposition sources, hundreds of Likud Central Committee members are expected to arrive at the Knesset on the day of the vote and attempt to block lawmakers from entering the chamber.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana cups his ear as MKs react during the State Comptroller elections at the plenum of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, May 20, 2026.

High Court says Ohana breached ruling, but leaves comptroller vote to next Knesset

A person holds a placard featuring images of US President Donald Trump and Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, as people protest at an International Women’s Day march to show support for women in Iran, in London, Britain, March 7, 2026.

Trump says US ready to strike Iran nuclear sites as Israeli opposition moves against Netanyahu

MK Ahmad Tibi attends Hadash–Ta'al faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 29, 2026.

Joint List's Tibi says his party will not join coalition, supports replacing Knesset speaker


Rep. Stefanik in Knesset: 'No excuse' for a US president to halt aid to Israel

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, in his speech at the caucus meeting, called the protestors on US campuses "mass mobs" and accused them of trying to "terrorize" their college management "into submission."

 US REPRESENTATIVE Elise Stefanik (R-NY) speaks during a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing titled ‘Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism,’ on December 5

Independence means having the freedom to defend ourselves - Netanyahu

Herzog: Israel's 76th year has been "marked by enormous pain and loss."

Shira, a Californian-born Israeli sharpshooter from the coed Bardelas Battalion, who served in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, leans on a wall near Israel's border with Egypt in southern Israel. February 21, 2024

French President Macron to Knesset Speaker Ohana: 'We warned Iran against attacking Israel'

Ohana presented Macron with the current situation and requested that he continue to stand by Israel, just as he did immediately after Hamas's October 7 attack.

 French President Emmanuel Macron met with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on April 10, 2024.

Knesset speaker Ohana meets with German President Steinmeier, Bundestag President Bas

‘We ask ourselves, how did it happen that Jews are afraid here again?’

(Left) Speaker of the Knesset, Amir Ohana with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, APril 8, 2024

As IDF soldiers fight on, Israeli parties call to cancel Knesset spring recess

The decision could also have political implications. One way Netanyahu's opponents are attempting to bring down the government is by having the Knesset pass a bill to disperse itself.

 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ministers and MK's attend a plenum session for Israeli Knesset's 75th birthday, in the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 24, 2024.

From Meron to Oct. 7: What does ‘responsibility’ mean? - analysis

Whom does this responsibility include? Of whom can it be said that this tragedy took place on their watch?

Israeli rescue forces and police near the scene of a stampede that killed dozens and wounded dozens over 100 during the celebrations of the Jewish holiday of Lag Baomer on Mt. Meron, in northern Israel on April 30, 2021

Lapid: Netanyahu is responsible for Meron deaths, should step down

"The Movement again criticizes the committee's decision not to recommend disciplinary or other measures against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a number of other senior figures," MQG stated.

Israeli rescue forces and police near the scene after a stampede killed dozens during the celebrations of the Jewish holiday of Lag Baomer on Mt. Meron on April 30, 2021.

Israel to receive US aid 'very quickly' despite House delay, Knesset speaker says

Political Affairs: Speaker Amir Ohana talks to 'Post' about his US visit earlier this month, haredi conscription, the future of Likud, among other hot topics in Israel.

 KNESSET SPEAKER Amir Ohana meets with US House Speaker Mike Johnson earlier this month.

Netanyahu seeks to plug leaks with legal action against journalists

The Union of Journalists in Israel attacked the plan saying it was anti-democratic and would harm press freedoms, with "no equal" in democratic countries.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu at a press conference about the Gaza war late last year

Knesset speaker projects unity during trip to US despite division, criticism

The Knesset Speaker's trip to the United States comes amongst division over the Israel-Gaza conflict, which remains at the forefront.

 Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana is seen at a discussion and a vote on the reasonableness standard bill at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem on July 23, 2023.