Miki Zohar

Miki Zohar summoned for Lahav 433 questioning as Histadrut chairman vows to fight for innocence

According to KAN, Zohar’s first round of questioning on Sunday lasted for 11 hours.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar at the opening of the Israeli Cartoon Museum in the city of Holon, central Israel, February 10, 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.

Miki Zohar released after being questioned by police for 11 hours over Histadrut corruption affair

Zohar is considered close to Ezra Gabay, the businessman identified as a central suspect in the case.

|ByALON HACHMON, JAMES GENN
People walk on Jaffa street in Jerusalem, during Israel's 76th Independence Day celebrations, May 13, 2024.

Israel lifts wartime restrictions nationwide, authorizes Independence Day ceremonies

The IDF, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar, and Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the nationwide lifting of restrictions on Friday, with northern communities seeing them lifted on Saturday.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
AJ EDELMAN reacts after his second heat run in the 2-man bobsleigh event at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Israel condemns Swiss commentator's attempt to 'humiliate' athletes at Winter Olympics

The commentary noted that AJ Edelman had defined himself as a Zionist...adding that "one can therefore question his presence in Cortina during these Games."

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Likudniks aim to stop defectors from coming back

A new proposal drafted by MK Miki Zohar states that Knesset members who left the Likud would not be allowed to run again with the party.

JUNE 30, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
MK Miki Zohar, 2019.

Israel needs dignified discourse in the Knesset - editorial

In a country as diverse as Israel, where good people who care about the future have sincere differences and widely varying views, a modicum of respect and decency in discourse is imperative.

JUNE 29, 2021ByJPOST EDITORIAL
ONE MAJOR DIFFERENCE between Israel’s electoral system and that of most other Western democracies is the lack of any direct connection between the people who gain a seat in the Knesset and ordinary Israeli voters.

Angry Miki Zohar tells fellow MK Idit Silman: 'Answer me like a good girl'

Insult comes as part of opposition-led offensive against the new coalition leader'

JUNE 29, 2021BySHIRA SILKOFF
Idit Silman, head of the Arrangements Committee leads a Committee meeting at the Knesset, on June 28, 2021.

No-confidence vote filed against new government

One was filed by Likud faction chairman Miki Zohar, another was filed by Shas and United Torah Judaism.

JUNE 16, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
PARTY LEADERS of the incoming coalition government pose for a picture at the Knesset yesterday.

Likud pushes last-minute bills before Netanyahu's mandate expires

If the bills pass - and most of them have a majority - they would be brought to a vote in the Knesset plenum on Wednesday.

MAY 4, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN, TOVAH LAZAROFF
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Yad Vashem at the start of Holocaust Remembrance Day last week.

Israel's Knesset remains paralyzed for another week

Until the committee appoints chairmen and members of temporary Knesset Finance and Foreign Affairs and Defense committees, there is no parliamentary oversight over the government on those key issues.

APRIL 21, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
A PLENARY SESSION at the Knesset in Jerusalem awaits the arrival of more parliamentarians in August 2020

Knesset committees not formed due to political deadlock

Without an Arrangements Committee, the Finance Committee and Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee cannot be formed.

APRIL 12, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
A PLENARY SESSION at the Knesset in Jerusalem awaits the arrival of more parliamentarians in August 2020

Danny Danon re-elected as World Likud Chairman

Danon's five-year term will last until 2026, giving him a base for his political comeback.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
DANNY DANON: We must take the necessary steps toward a strategic and coordinated approach to address global issues.

MK Zohar implies Balfour protests more harmful than breaking into Congress

Unlike the Washington rioters, Jerusalem protesters have never, in their 28-week run, breached the actual gate of the residence, and clashes with the police have not resulted in any deaths.

JANUARY 7, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Likud parliament member Miki Zohar reacts during an arrangements committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 13, 2020.

Israel must annex West Bank prior to Trump exit, coalition chair says

Palestinians can continue to live here, he explained as long as they do not participate in terrorism.

DECEMBER 10, 2020ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
The candles are lit on stage for a Hanukkah ceremony held virtually in the Jordan Valley.