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Amir Ohana (Hebrew: אָמִיר אוֹחָנָה, born 15 March 1976) is an Israeli lawyer, former Shin Bet official and politician who has served as the Speaker of the Knesset since 2022, and as a member of the Knesset for Likud.
Dec 29, 2022 · The Knesset on Thursday elected Likud MK Amir Ohana as its speaker, shortly before the confidence vote to inaugurate Israel’s 37th government. A former minister in past governments, Ohana is...
Dec 29, 2022 · Likud MK Amir Ohana, a Netanyahu loyalist and former justice minister, becomes the first openly gay speaker of the Israeli parliament. He thanks his partner, parents and Netanyahu for their support, and vows to protect LGBTQ rights in the incoming coalition.
Feb 6, 2024 · Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Washington, DC on Monday. "Hamas must be inflicted with a complete and inexplicable defeat," Ohana told...
Apr 11, 2024 · Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace on Wednesday as part of his diplomatic visit to France and Germany, where he also met with German ...
Amir Ohana. Speaker of the Knesset as of December 29, 2022 (in the 25 th Knesset). Born March 15, 1976. Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.). Served as a minister in the 34th and 35th Governments of Israel ; Chair of the Likud Pride Group, which promotes equal rights for the LGBTQ community; member of the board of directors of Tadmor – Land of ...
Dec 29, 2022 · Ohana, who is the only openly gay Likud MK and who was Israel's first openly gay minister, thanked his family in his inaugural speech as speaker, mentioning his husband...
