Ofir Akunis
From walkouts to warm embraces: Netanyahu's post-UN pivot to friendly audiences - analysis
At two private events in New York, Prime Minister Netanyahu gathered friendly faces to discuss fighting for Israel, but the Prime Minister faces remarkably different rhetoric from critics at home.
NYT quietly alters Gaza starvation story to include key details of child's medical condition
Israeli consul-general brings NY diplomats to Nova site, vows to keep horrors in world's memory
Ofir Akunis welcomes US talks with Hamas, urges Trump to intensify pressure
FBI arrests Virginian who planned attack on Israeli consulate in New York
According to the indictment, Hassan was apprehended after providing detailed bomb-making and planting instructions to an undercover agent.
Ofir Akunis at 'Post' Summit: 'We are closer than ever to a new deal'
Akunis said now is the time to focus on educating the next generation about Jewish roots in Zionism and that "Israel is the wonder of the new era in the world."
Israeli diplomacy to take centerstage at upcoming ‘Post’ Miami summit
The Jerusalem Post Miami Summit will take place on December 9-10 at the Shul at Bal Harbour in Miami, Florida.
Israeli envoy: ‘Pro-terror’ protests should worry all New Yorkers
Ofir Akunis, 51, a veteran lawmaker and former minister in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party, became Israel’s consul general in New York in May.
'Responsibility to ensure Jewish, Israeli students are safe,' says Ambassador Akunis
The discussion was prompted by a concerning rise in antisemitic incidents on campuses during the last academic year, with reports of rhetoric escalating into violence.
Ofir Akunis: Israel's new iron wall of defense in New York
Ofir Akunis will arrive in a city where US Jews felt most at home in the US but now view themselves as under assault from antisemitism fueled by the Gaza war.
Science Minister Akunis appointed Israel Consul General to New York
Minister Ofir Akunis appointed as Israeli Consul in New York. His appointment would be instrumental for the Israel-Hamas war according to Israel Katz
Netanyahu selects Likud minister Ofir Akunis for Israel’s top diplomatic post in NYC
Akunis is a longtime member of Likud, a former Netanyahu spokesperson, and has served as a minister under several Israeli coalitions since 2015.
Innovation in the stars: Israel, Azerbaijan pen historic space agreement
The agreement was signed at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) held this year in Baku.
Israel, UK sign agreement on sci-tech collaboration
The Israeli minister said the countries’ joint research will yield breakthrough technological discoveries and developments in the years to come
Ofir Akunis drives Israel’s food tech revolution
There are enormous opportunities for Israeli innovation in these industries. The man leading the charge is Innovation, Science, and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis.