Amir Ohana
אמיר אוחנה
Currently
Knesset Speaker
Who they are
First openly gay Likud MK; a Netanyahu loyalist who rose through the justice and public security portfolios.
Positions & record
- Judiciary: Vocal critic of the High Court's reach.
- Security: Hard line on terror; supported the death-penalty bill.
- Society: Secular-liberal edge inside a traditionalist party.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty lineExpand settlements; oppose Palestinian state
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineOpen-ended security control
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineNegotiated arrangement with Haredi allies
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineAdvance override and appointments reform
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty lineMarket-oriented with populist spending
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Statepersonal positionSecular-liberal; opposes religious coercion
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo
Career
2015
Enters the Knesset.
2019
Justice Minister.
2022
Elected Speaker of the Knesset.