Miki Zohar

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.” 

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.
Nadav Lapid

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid withdraws from French festival after boycott pressure

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.

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

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


'Schindler’s List' Israeli actor Rami Heuberger dies at 61

Rami Heuberger was a prolific actor who appeared on stage, screen, and television. He passed away at the age of 61 after a long battle with cancer.

Rami Heuberger, Israeli actor and director, who passed away on August 28, 2025.

Ministers, MKs, settler organization demand tour of northern Gaza to explore settlement

Among the signatories calling for Defense Minister Israel Katz to facilitate a tour of north Gaza were six government ministers, including Itamar Ben-Gvir, Shlomo Karhi, and Amichai Eliyahu.

Israeli right-wing activists take part in a rally organized by settlers groups to promote Israel's resettling in Gaza, on the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, near the border, July 30, 2025.

Grapevine, July 3, 2025: Hostages are still Herzog’s top priority

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG bids farewell to Israeli diplomats prior to their leaving for abroad to take up their new posts.

Israeli basketball team given 24-hour ultimatum on FIBA U19 World Cup participation

Several countries have offered to host the team for training purposes, but without security clearance and logistical approval, the squad remains sidelined.

 THE ISRAEL Under-18 team celebrates in August 2024 after qualifying for this year’s U19 World Championships, a tournament that is now in jeopardy for the blue-and-white squad due to the ongoing war with Iran

Israel planning on annexing land in Gaza if hostages aren't returned, minister says

Zohar said that Israel “trusts” US President Trump, and pledged that Trump will always continue to support Israel.

Israeli Minister Miki Zohar speaks at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025.

Culture Minister Miki Zohar meets with US task force head to combat global antisemitism

Minister Zohar highlighted recent attempts to exclude Israel from major international cultural events, citing examples such as the Eurovision Song Contest and the Cannes Film Festival.

 Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar meets with the head of the task force to combat antisemitism established by President Trump

‘Make Karhi, Levin, Zohar launch official complaint against Bardugo’ - MGQ 

Last week, several reports came out of alleged blackmail attempts by Bardugo against Zohar and Levin.

 Justice Minister Yariv Levin at a Knesset committee meeting in Jerusalem. January 21, 2025.

'No connection to reality': Yariv Levin accuses Channel 14 commentator of extortion, threats

"He demanded personal things from me and threatened me if I did not comply with his demands," Levin told Radio 94FM.

 Justice Minister Yariv Levin at a Knesset committee meeting in Jerusalem. January 21, 2025.

A change to Israeli filmmaking? Bill to support film foundations passes first reading

Zohar's proposal would no longer require Israeli film funds to employ script evaluators from the government and would be able to select professionals independently.

 Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar attends a Knesset session, March 6, 2023.

World Likud retains power after party constitution amendment falls

The result marked a victory for World Zionist Organization head Yaakov Hagoel over a number of challengers.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG addresses a gala event on August 29, 2022, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, at the original venue, the Stadtcasino Basel, in Basel, Switzerland.