The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ofir-akunis/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ofir Akunis | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ofir-akunis/ 32 32 Israeli envoy in NY laments ‘strategic error’ of allowing Qatari cash transfers to Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-envoy-in-ny-laments-strategic-error-of-allowing-qatari-cash-transfers-to-gaza/ Sat, 25 Oct 2025 17:48:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3673449 Ofir Akunis says funds 'essentially gave Hamas the ability to build the tunnels,' seeming to contradict Netanyahu's claim that the money played no role in Oct. 7 onslaught

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]]> No strangers to violence, New York Israelis say they are undeterred by DC shooting https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-strangers-to-violence-new-york-israelis-say-they-are-undeterred-by-dc-shooting/ Fri, 23 May 2025 07:04:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3555889 ‘It’s frightening and it’s difficult' but 'Israelis know that life must go on' says one woman; New York mayor calls murder of Israeli embassy staffers a 'depraved act of terrorism'

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]]> Cabinet approves Ofir Akunis as next consul-general in New York https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-approves-ofir-akunis-as-next-consul-general-in-new-york/ Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:11:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3247175 Position has remained vacant since Asaf Zamir resigned last year in protest of judicial overhaul; science minister replaced by Gila Gamliel, whose ministry is being shuttered

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]]> Likud minister Akunis tapped to fill New York consul general post https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-minister-akunis-tapped-to-fill-new-york-consul-general-post/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:48:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3223000 Position has been empty for nearly a year following former consul's resignation in protest of judicial reform; nomination of May Golan was withdrawn over incendiary comments

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]]> Israel and the UK clinch $2.1 million deal for joint science and innovation projects https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-and-the-uk-clinch-2-1-million-deal-for-joint-science-and-innovation-projects/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:40:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3102324 Ministers of both countries sign agreement to jointly develop critical technologies like quantum computing and collaborate in areas such as AI, health and climate

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]]> Akunis cancels attendance at California event amid protest against judicial overhaul https://www.timesofisrael.com/akunis-cancels-attendance-at-california-event-amid-protest-against-judicial-overhaul/ Wed, 31 May 2023 07:26:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3024775 Audience left waiting for two hours before Los Angeles consul says science and technology minister withdrew because 'he didn't want to bring a bad feeling or bad vibes'

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]]> Greece marks 80th anniversary of first deportation of Greek Jews to Auschwitz https://www.timesofisrael.com/greece-marks-80th-anniversary-of-first-deportation-of-greek-jews-to-auschwitz/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:23:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2978469 Hundreds march to Thessaloniki's old train station, where expulsion began; approximately 46,000 were taken to death camp in 1943, just 1,950 survived

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]]> Reserves soldiers protest at home of minister who told service refusers ‘go to hell’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/reserves-soldiers-protest-at-home-of-minister-who-told-service-refusers-go-to-hell/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 13:10:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2968211 Fellow members of Likud also chastise Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi over his remarks; Yesh Atid MK says he should be fired

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]]> Ohana will head up Foreign Ministry, Regev to be named education minister – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/ohana-will-head-up-foreign-ministry-regev-to-be-named-education-minister-report/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:21:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2879975&preview=true&preview_id=2879975 Either Yoav Kisch or Ofir Akunis said in line for role of Knesset speaker; UTJ reportedly to get Housing Ministry -- one of 7 ministries to be controlled by Haredi parties

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]]> Bennett: Holocaust memory is part of Jews’ DNA, passed from generation to generation https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-holocaust-memory-is-part-of-jews-dna-passed-from-generation-to-generation/ Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:57:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2752987 Bundestag president lights candle at Knesset memorial ceremony, noting 'historical guilt,' but MK Akunis says he will never forgive Germans for their role

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]]> Netanyahu urges Likud court to expel ‘Trojan horse’ faction in party https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-urges-likud-court-to-expel-trojan-horse-faction-in-party/ Sun, 26 Dec 2021 19:31:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2672721&preview=true&preview_id=2672721 Opposition chief lashes out at New Likudniks, accuses them of being leftist infiltrators and posing 'danger' to Israel

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]]> Likud to expel 1,000 members, probe 7,000 more, amid intensifying power struggle https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-to-expel-1000-members-probe-7000-more-amid-intensifying-power-struggle/ Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:28:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2670724 Party accuses members of New Likudniks faction of being leftist infiltrators; Netanyahu slams Israel Katz, accuses him of supporting group in exchange for primary votes

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]]> As Netanyahu trial resumes, defense says news reports also altered for other MKs https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-netanyahu-trial-resumes-defense-says-news-reports-also-altered-for-other-mks/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:17:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2623511&preview=true&preview_id=2623511 Lawyers say moves benefiting ex-PM weren't unique; witness counters that new evidence boosts prosecution's case since the other favors were also pushed by Netanyahu for his allies

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]]> After High Court warning, cabinet approves appointment of 5 ministers https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-high-court-warning-cabinet-approves-appointment-of-5-ministers/ Mon, 03 May 2021 09:31:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2535524 Vote held after Netanyahu repeatedly resisted calls to fill the positions when trying to prevent appointment of Blue and White's Gantz as justice minister

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]]> ‘Israel’s worst constitutional crisis,’ until the next one https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-worst-constitutional-crisis-until-the-next-one/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:43:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2532252 Netanyahu's failed bid to install his ex-spokesman as justice minister underlines the dangers of tinkering with Basic Laws to suit the needs of leaders who come and, eventually, go

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