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.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
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

“The US decided not to send its soldiers into Iranian territory to topple the current regime,” Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar told Army Radio.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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'

"The term of the Netanyahu government began with a civil war, continued with the massacre of the seven in October, and ends with a historic failure against Iran," said Bennett.

|ByJONAH DAVIDOV, AARON GLICK
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

Former MK and deaf political activist Shirly Pinto praised the passing of the bill as “a historic day for the State of Israel.” 

|ByAVIHAI CHIIM

Israeli right-wing leaders call for unity at Joseph's Tomb

During the visit, armed clashes broke out between Israeli forces and Palestinians in the area, with three Palestinians injured amid the clashes.

MARCH 16, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Culture Minister Miki Zohar, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, MK Zvi Sukkot and Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan at Joseph's Tomb.

Israel's outstanding Paralympians honored in award ceremony

'The Paralympic athletes of the State of Israel, who have represented the country since its establishment, are the most accomplished athletes.'

FEBRUARY 20, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
All the winners of the awards for the outstanding Paralympic athletes of 2022.

Netanyahu overrides Zohar, says Shabbat cultural activities will not change

Culture and Sports Minister MK Miki Zohar defended his actions after receiving criticism for freezing events on Shabbat.

JANUARY 23, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Likud parliament member Miki Zohar reacts during an arrangements committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 13, 2020.

Gov't freezing subsidized cultural events on Shabbat

The initiative behind the subsidized events included a special budget to make them accessible for those who observe Shabbat.

JANUARY 22, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Miki Zohar

Woman set to head KKL-JNF in historic first for the organization

Ifat Ovadia-Luski is set to take over as head of KKL-JNF, but an internal Likud dispute could see her lose out to Haim Katz.

DECEMBER 6, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ifat Ovadia-Luski

Netanyahu reorganizes Likud on-the-ground operations, fires dozens

The Likud has fired dozens of workers operating from "Likudiot," and activists going "door-to-door" have been cut by more than 50%.

OCTOBER 10, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Head of the Likud party Benjamin Netanyahu at a Likud Party election event in Tel Aviv on September 7, 2022

Israeli ministers vote down West Bank annexation bill

Mk Miki Zohar's West Bank annexation bill was rejected by the government after he challenged Yamina and New Hope ministers to give it their support.

JULY 19, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
Likud parliament member Miki Zohar reacts during an arrangements committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 13, 2020.

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.