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


Iranian hackers threaten Israeli athletes at Paris Olympics in new cyber campaign

The campaign involves hackers creating social media channels to publish personal information about the delegation members and sending them threatening messages.

( Illustrative) Iran conducts a cyber campaign to threaten Israeli athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Sports minister Miki Zohar is a 'neo-Nazi,' Israeli soccer fans chant

The incident took place during a game between the Israeli Maccabi Haifa and Panathinaikos in the European League.

Likud parliament member Miki Zohar reacts during an arrangements committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 13, 2020.

Door is open for Benny Gantz to join Israeli government - Likud minister

Likud minister Zohar talked to Channel 13 about the judicial reform, and among other things, talked about calls for a unity government.

 National Unity Party leader MK Benny Gantz is seen addressing the Knesset plenum during a discussion regarding the reasonableness standard bill, in Jerusalem, on July 23, 2023.

Ministers post film showing Israeli pilots not aiding pro-reform soldiers

The IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari condemned the video on Thursday, stating that it "aims to create internal strife in the IDF."

An Israeli Air Force F-35 during Operation Breaking Dawn, August 2022

Israel needs dedicated judge, prosecutor to tackle sports riots - Zohar

Fines in Israel were increased for trespassing into fields and bringing firecrackers, flares and spray cans to sporting events.

Jerusalem supporters from the La Familia fan group hold up a match against Charleroi in Belgium

Israeli culture minister fails to name single icon Yehonatan Geffen song

Not only was Geffen a songwriter, journalist, author, poet, playwright, actor and satirist, he was an Israeli cultural icon.

Likud parliament member Miki Zohar reacts during an arrangements committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 13, 2020.

Ben-Gvir to Biden: Israel is no longer another star on the US flag

Israeli Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar accused the US of "falling for fake news" around the judicial reform legislation.

 MK Itamar Ben Gvir, head of the Otzma Yehudit political party visits in Kibbutz Ayelet HaShahar, northern Israel, October 6, 2022.

Israeli right-wing leaders call for unity at Joseph's Tomb

During the visit, armed clashes broke out between Israeli forces and Palestinians in the area, with three Palestinians injured amid the clashes.

 Culture Minister Miki Zohar, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, MK Zvi Sukkot and Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan at Joseph's Tomb.

Israel's outstanding Paralympians honored in award ceremony

'The Paralympic athletes of the State of Israel, who have represented the country since its establishment, are the most accomplished athletes.'

 All the winners of the awards for the outstanding Paralympic athletes of 2022.

Netanyahu overrides Zohar, says Shabbat cultural activities will not change

Culture and Sports Minister MK Miki Zohar defended his actions after receiving criticism for freezing events on Shabbat.

Likud parliament member Miki Zohar reacts during an arrangements committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 13, 2020.