Miki Zohar

Israeli artist, pioneer of kinetic art Yaacov Agam dies at 98

The Israeli artist was celebrated around the world for vivid works that engage and delight viewers.

Israeli sculptor Yaacov Agam seen at the Agam Museum in Rishon LeZion, January 11, 2026.
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar at the opening of the Israeli Cartoon Museum in the city of Holon, central Israel, February 10, 2026.

US could have brought down Tehran, but chose not to, Miki Zohar claims

Chairman of the “Together” party and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speaks during a press conference at the Knesset in Jerusalem, May 20, 2026.

Bennett: 'Clock for Iran regime change to start as soon as government in Israel changes'

Small Caucasian teen girl child do articulation exercises with caring mother or teacher at home. Little kid pronounce sounds speak talk with tutor or coach, engaged in voice pronunciation together.

Knesset passes bill recognizing Israeli Sign Language


'No connection to reality': Yariv Levin accuses Channel 14 commentator of extortion, threats

"He demanded personal things from me and threatened me if I did not comply with his demands," Levin told Radio 94FM.

 Justice Minister Yariv Levin at a Knesset committee meeting in Jerusalem. January 21, 2025.

A change to Israeli filmmaking? Bill to support film foundations passes first reading

Zohar's proposal would no longer require Israeli film funds to employ script evaluators from the government and would be able to select professionals independently.

 Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar attends a Knesset session, March 6, 2023.

World Likud retains power after party constitution amendment falls

The result marked a victory for World Zionist Organization head Yaakov Hagoel over a number of challengers.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG addresses a gala event on August 29, 2022, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, at the original venue, the Stadtcasino Basel, in Basel, Switzerland.

Iranian hackers threaten Israeli athletes at Paris Olympics in new cyber campaign

The campaign involves hackers creating social media channels to publish personal information about the delegation members and sending them threatening messages.

( Illustrative) Iran conducts a cyber campaign to threaten Israeli athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Sports minister Miki Zohar is a 'neo-Nazi,' Israeli soccer fans chant

The incident took place during a game between the Israeli Maccabi Haifa and Panathinaikos in the European League.

Likud parliament member Miki Zohar reacts during an arrangements committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 13, 2020.

Door is open for Benny Gantz to join Israeli government - Likud minister

Likud minister Zohar talked to Channel 13 about the judicial reform, and among other things, talked about calls for a unity government.

 National Unity Party leader MK Benny Gantz is seen addressing the Knesset plenum during a discussion regarding the reasonableness standard bill, in Jerusalem, on July 23, 2023.

Ministers post film showing Israeli pilots not aiding pro-reform soldiers

The IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari condemned the video on Thursday, stating that it "aims to create internal strife in the IDF."

An Israeli Air Force F-35 during Operation Breaking Dawn, August 2022

Israel needs dedicated judge, prosecutor to tackle sports riots - Zohar

Fines in Israel were increased for trespassing into fields and bringing firecrackers, flares and spray cans to sporting events.

Jerusalem supporters from the La Familia fan group hold up a match against Charleroi in Belgium

Israeli culture minister fails to name single icon Yehonatan Geffen song

Not only was Geffen a songwriter, journalist, author, poet, playwright, actor and satirist, he was an Israeli cultural icon.

Likud parliament member Miki Zohar reacts during an arrangements committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 13, 2020.

Ben-Gvir to Biden: Israel is no longer another star on the US flag

Israeli Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar accused the US of "falling for fake news" around the judicial reform legislation.

 MK Itamar Ben Gvir, head of the Otzma Yehudit political party visits in Kibbutz Ayelet HaShahar, northern Israel, October 6, 2022.