Amir Ohana

'Londonistan': Knesset speaker condemns British sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements

“We will continue to fight for the safety and security of Israeli citizens even if it brings condemnations, and even harsh condemnations, from some countries around the world,” he said.

Israeli Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana attends a Likud party conference ahead of the party’s primary elections, in the southern city of Ashdod, August 2, 2026.
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana attends a Likud party conference ahead of the party’s primary elections in the northern city of Haifa, August 16, 2026.

Knesset speaker calls on Winter to withdraw from election, claims he is endangering right-wing bloc

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Police question suspect who said Amir Ohana, rest of Likud 'deserving of death'

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana attends a Likud party conference ahead of the party’s primary elections in the northern city of Haifa, August 16, 2026.

LGBTQ Agudah faces backlash for congratulating Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on Likud primary win


New Knesset Museum opens, showcasing a modern interactive experience with the past

The museum was built within the old building of the Knesset, also known as the Froumine House, which is located on King George Street in Jerusalem’s city center.

New Knesset Museum.

Knesset Speaker Ohana: 'If you want a Palestinian state, build it in London or Paris'

During his speech, Ohana also pulled out a tablet showing a video from Iran's parliament in June during which members shouted "Death to Israel, Death to America."

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana speaks at the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Geneva, Switzerland, July 30, 2025.

Lapid's Yesh Atid initiates process to dissolve Knesset, send Israel to elections

The party will need the signatures of at least 61 MKs in order to file a request to Knesset Speaker MK Amir Ohana to approve the new proposal.

  Head of opposition and head of the Yesh Atid party MK Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 30, 2025.

Likud ministers call on Netanyahu to apply Israeli sovereignty over W. Bank ahead of Trump visit

"The October 7 massacre proved that the doctrine of settlement blocs and the establishment of a Palestinian state in the remaining territory is an existential danger to Israel."

 Jewish settlers set up tents and Israeli flags outside the village of Bruqin, west of Salfit, in the northern West Bank, May 23, 2025.

National Unity MK Gadi Eisenkot formally resigns from Knesset

"I have seen greatness in serving the people," he wrote. "I will act with faith and commitment to creating a leadership alternative worthy of the State of Israel."

 MK Gadi Eisenkot seen at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 30, 2025.

WATCH: Knesset building illuminates in colors of US flag after strikes on Iran nuclear facilities

Knesset Speaker Ohana referred to Trump as the most important president in US history and the best friend the Jewish people have ever had in the White House.

 Knesset building illuminates in colors of US flag in honor of Trump's strikes on Iran nuclear facilities, June 22, 2025.

US House speaker Mike Johnson to visit Israel, address Knesset in late June

Johnson is also expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem during the brief trip.

 (L-R) Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and US House Speaker Mike Johson.

Coalition MK calls for parliamentary inquiry into Shin Bet Jewish department

MK Ohad Tal urged the Knesset to probe the Shin Bet’s Jewish Department over alleged illegal detentions, bias, and abuse of suspects in the West Bank.

 Ohad Tal, 2022.

Ohana's historic IPU address: A call for peace, justice, and standing against terror

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana addressed the IPU in Uzbekistan, warning of the global threat posed by Hamas and Israel’s resolve to combat terrorism.

Amir Ohana shows an alleged Gaza propaganda map of Israel as he addresses the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, April 6, 2025.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana embarks on historic visit to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan

Ohana was warmly welcomed by Uzbek Senate President Tanzila Narbayeva at the entrance to the grand parliamentary building in Tashkent.

 Knesset speaker Amir Ohana and Uzbek Senate President Tanzila Narbayeva