Miki Zohar

The blame for October 7 lies with more than just one camp - editorial

In Israel’s next elections, voters will not reward the politicians who provide the most sophisticated excuses for October 7. They will choose whoever convinces them that lessons have been learned.

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A memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1200 people. October 07, 2025.
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 Minister Miki Zohar claims Hamas plotted Oct. 7 attacks during Bennett-Lapid gov't

Zohar's remarks came even though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government was already in power when the 2023 attacks occurred.

|ByKESHET NEEV
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 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.

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

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.

Likud still hopes to reach deal with Blue and White to avoid election

Knesset dispersal bill with March 16 election date advances.

DECEMBER 9, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
A Likud party election campaign billboard depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen above a billboard depicting Benny Gantz, leader of Blue and White party, in Petah Tikva, Israel

Divorced men's group threatens coalition chair

Matan Kahane of the opposition Yamina Party said he would only agree to postpone the vote, if it would help the bill pass. But he said he saw no point if the Knesset is about to be dispersed.

DECEMBER 1, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
MK Miki Zohar, 2019.

Grapevine November 13, 2020: The protocol triumvirate

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
From left to right: Gil Haskel Talya Lador-Fresher and Meron Reuben.

Why the fight over World Likud matters – analysis

Unlike almost every other figure in Likud, Danon is not afraid to defy Netanyahu.

NOVEMBER 10, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon addresses the UN General Assembly in New York in 2018.

Danon makes political comeback in World Likud

Proposal to disperse Knesset set for vote

NOVEMBER 8, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon

Miki Zohar investigated for alleged extortion of A-G Mandelblit

Zohar suggested in response that the investigation has to do with him being a right-wing politician.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI, YONAH JEREMY BOB
Likud parliament member Miki Zohar reacts during an arrangements committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 13, 2020.

Knesset rejects amendment for canceling tax exemption for Netanyahu

"During an unprecedented economic crisis, it doesn't make sense for the prime minister to enjoy a total tax exemption for benefits provided to him by the state coffers."

NOVEMBER 4, 2020ByTOBIAS SIEGAL
Government-Knesset Liaison Dudi Amsalem spoke on behalf of the government and criticized MK Mickey Levy for proposing the amendment, November 4, 2020.

The taming of the Likud? – analysis

What is the truth?

OCTOBER 29, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
Likud parliament member Miki Zohar reacts during an arrangements committee meeting at the Knesset.