Miki Zohar

Lapid: Nothing close to flydubai incident discussed during latest security briefing with Netanyahu

Lapid issued the statement following the incident aboard a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an apparent attempt by a pilot to seize control of the aircraft.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid speaks during a press conference as part of the Together party election campaign in Tel Aviv, central Israel, August 19, 2026.
Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor pose with the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.

'NAZA' film at Venice Festival exposes the IDF's struggle to defend Israel's story - opinion

Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor pose with the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.

'NAZA' film controversy: Israel, Gaza, and the debate over collateral damage - opinion

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, September 9, 2026.

Israel can reject NAZA’s claims without ignoring Gaza’s suffering - opinion


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.

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