Ofir Akunis
Israel's NYC consul, citing 'blood libels,' orders staff to cancel New York Times subscriptions
The New York Times has previously released reports fueling accusations of anti-Israel bias, particularly a May opinion piece alleging Israeli use of dogs to rape Palestinian detainees.
Mamdani is antisemite hiding behind fake smile, Israeli Consul-General Ofir Akunis says
Former ADL national director Abraham Foxman passes away aged 86
WZO invites Mamdani to NYC Israel Day Parade, consul Akunis fires back
High Court: No blocking scientist appointment because of political views
Scientist with left-wing views was initially blocked from government appointment by Minister Ofir Akunis.
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly talks biology, chemistry, physics and space
"Day one of a year in space, and I’m thinking to myself, man, this is a stupid thing to be doing. You can’t get away, you can’t call an Uber."
Elkin: I can win Jerusalem elections without haredim
A source close to Elkin said he wanted the support of all sectors of the city, and he believes they could all back him, including some if not all branches among the haredim.
Israel to host 20 nations at scientific confab in Jerusalem for first time
It will be held in Jerusalem at the end of May under the auspices of the Science and Technology Ministry.
Sparks fly in Knesset after ceremony honors Jew with controversial legacy
Likud minister Ofir Akunis stormed out of when MK Michaeli lit a candle in honor of her grandfather, who saved Jews but some claimed "sold his soul to the devil."
Ahead of Int'l Women’s Day, minister tells feminists 'stop whining'
“You want to mark [the day], and that’s perfectly fine, and I’m going with the flow,” Technology Minister Ofir Akunis said.
A Likudnik mayor for Tel Aviv?
Science and Techology Minister Ofir Akunis weighing run to replace Ron Huldai after 20 years at the head of the White City.
Israeli launches world’s first flight of nano-satellites
The project has been developed by a team of researchers headed by Prof. Pini Gurfil, head of the Asher Institute for Space Research and a member of the aerospace engineering faculty at the Technion.
Science minister’s mission to make Israelis the future leaders of humanity
Science Minster Ofir Akunis said the ministry is spending half-a-billion shekels to ensure that the next generation of Israelis are at the forefront of science and technology innovation.
Liberal groups to hold alternative 'Space Week' in Jerusalem
Cancellation of public events due to haredi pressure spurs NGOs into action.