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.

|BySHIR PERETS
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

The title 'NAZA' is the Hebrew military acronym for collateral damage, and the resemblance to another word is not one the filmmakers appear to have worked hard to avoid.

|ByARI TATARKA
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

Collateral damage refers to what are considered “acceptable” civilian casualties when military targets are being targeted from the air, and how such decisions are taken.

|BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF
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

The wound of October 7 therefore remains open, and when your own wound is still open, it is difficult to look at somebody else’s.

|ByYAAKOV KATZ

Israel needs dignified discourse in the Knesset - editorial

In a country as diverse as Israel, where good people who care about the future have sincere differences and widely varying views, a modicum of respect and decency in discourse is imperative.

JUNE 29, 2021ByJPOST EDITORIAL
ONE MAJOR DIFFERENCE between Israel’s electoral system and that of most other Western democracies is the lack of any direct connection between the people who gain a seat in the Knesset and ordinary Israeli voters.

Angry Miki Zohar tells fellow MK Idit Silman: 'Answer me like a good girl'

Insult comes as part of opposition-led offensive against the new coalition leader'

JUNE 29, 2021BySHIRA SILKOFF
Idit Silman, head of the Arrangements Committee leads a Committee meeting at the Knesset, on June 28, 2021.

No-confidence vote filed against new government

One was filed by Likud faction chairman Miki Zohar, another was filed by Shas and United Torah Judaism.

JUNE 16, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
PARTY LEADERS of the incoming coalition government pose for a picture at the Knesset yesterday.

Likud pushes last-minute bills before Netanyahu's mandate expires

If the bills pass - and most of them have a majority - they would be brought to a vote in the Knesset plenum on Wednesday.

MAY 4, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN, TOVAH LAZAROFF
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Yad Vashem at the start of Holocaust Remembrance Day last week.

Israel's Knesset remains paralyzed for another week

Until the committee appoints chairmen and members of temporary Knesset Finance and Foreign Affairs and Defense committees, there is no parliamentary oversight over the government on those key issues.

APRIL 21, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
A PLENARY SESSION at the Knesset in Jerusalem awaits the arrival of more parliamentarians in August 2020

Knesset committees not formed due to political deadlock

Without an Arrangements Committee, the Finance Committee and Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee cannot be formed.

APRIL 12, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
A PLENARY SESSION at the Knesset in Jerusalem awaits the arrival of more parliamentarians in August 2020

Danny Danon re-elected as World Likud Chairman

Danon's five-year term will last until 2026, giving him a base for his political comeback.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
DANNY DANON: We must take the necessary steps toward a strategic and coordinated approach to address global issues.

MK Zohar implies Balfour protests more harmful than breaking into Congress

Unlike the Washington rioters, Jerusalem protesters have never, in their 28-week run, breached the actual gate of the residence, and clashes with the police have not resulted in any deaths.

JANUARY 7, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Likud parliament member Miki Zohar reacts during an arrangements committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 13, 2020.

Israel must annex West Bank prior to Trump exit, coalition chair says

Palestinians can continue to live here, he explained as long as they do not participate in terrorism.

DECEMBER 10, 2020ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
The candles are lit on stage for a Hanukkah ceremony held virtually in the Jordan Valley.

Likud still hopes to reach deal with Blue and White to avoid election

Knesset dispersal bill with March 16 election date advances.

DECEMBER 9, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
A Likud party election campaign billboard depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen above a billboard depicting Benny Gantz, leader of Blue and White party, in Petah Tikva, Israel