Ofir Akunis

Mother of deceased hostage Ran Gvili expected to join Netanyahu on upcoming US trip

Walla also learned that Shira, Ran Gvili's sister, was invited by Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, to light the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Consulate General. 

Talik Gvili, the mother of Ran Gvili, at her home in Meitar, Israel, December 7, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ofir Akunis, the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on May 1, 2023

Abraham Accords to expand soon as Hamas and Hezbollah regroup, Israeli diplomat Ofir Akunis says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with pro-Israel American influencers at the Israel Consulate of New York.

From walkouts to warm embraces: Netanyahu's post-UN pivot to friendly audiences - analysis

Child Muhammad Zakariya Ayyoub al-Matouq, who suffers from cerebral palsy, alongside mother and brother.

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

The visit, organized with the American Jewish Committee (AJC), included the consuls general of Argentina, Bulgaria and Slovakia.

 Israeli Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis leads delegation to the site of the Nova Music Festival.

Ofir Akunis welcomes US talks with Hamas, urges Trump to intensify pressure

“So if it's a direct negotiation with Hamas and they put them under pressure to release more hostages, more than welcome," Israel's consul-general in NY said.

 Israel's consul general to New York, Ofir Akunis, in his Manhattan office, August 14, 2024. (Luke Tress)

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.

An FBI investigator

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 Consul General to New York Ofir Akunis is seen speaking at The Jerusalem Post Miami Summit, on December 10, 2024.

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.

 L to R: Gilad Erdan, Ofir Akunis, and Danny Danon in front of Israeli and US flags

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.

 Israel's consul general to New York, Ofir Akunis, in his Manhattan office, August 14, 2024. (Luke Tress)

'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.

 Ambassador Ofir Akunis convenes a meeting in New York on antisemitism on university campuses. August 22, 2024.

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.

 ISRAELI CONSUL-GENERAL in New York, Ofir Akunis.

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

 Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis is seen with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, on May 1, 2023

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, Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis (right) joins Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in tasting 3D-printed fish at Steakholder Foods on April 19.

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 Space Agency Director Uri Oron and Chairman of the Board at Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan Amaddin Asadov sign an agreement to collaborate on space in Baku on October 4, 2023.