Miki Zohar

Miki Zohar is an Israeli lawmaker and member of the Likud Party. He currently serves as culture and sport minister. 

Israel planning on annexing land in Gaza if hostages aren't returned, minister says

Zohar said that Israel “trusts” US President Trump, and pledged that Trump will always continue to support Israel.

Israeli Minister Miki Zohar speaks at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025.
 Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar meets with the head of the task force to combat antisemitism established by President Trump

Culture Minister Miki Zohar meets with US task force head to combat global antisemitism

 Justice Minister Yariv Levin at a Knesset committee meeting in Jerusalem. January 21, 2025.

‘Make Karhi, Levin, Zohar launch official complaint against Bardugo’ - MGQ 

 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


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

Israeli culture minister fails to name single icon Yehonatan Geffen song

Not only was Geffen a songwriter, journalist, author, poet, playwright, actor and satirist, he was an Israeli cultural icon.

Likud parliament member Miki Zohar reacts during an arrangements committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 13, 2020.

Ben-Gvir to Biden: Israel is no longer another star on the US flag

Israeli Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar accused the US of "falling for fake news" around the judicial reform legislation.

 MK Itamar Ben Gvir, head of the Otzma Yehudit political party visits in Kibbutz Ayelet HaShahar, northern Israel, October 6, 2022.

Israeli right-wing leaders call for unity at Joseph's Tomb

During the visit, armed clashes broke out between Israeli forces and Palestinians in the area, with three Palestinians injured amid the clashes.

 Culture Minister Miki Zohar, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, MK Zvi Sukkot and Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan at Joseph's Tomb.

Israel's outstanding Paralympians honored in award ceremony

'The Paralympic athletes of the State of Israel, who have represented the country since its establishment, are the most accomplished athletes.'

 All the winners of the awards for the outstanding Paralympic athletes of 2022.