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Amir Ohana

Amir Ohana is a super important person in Israel who helps make big decisions and is the first openly gay person to do some amazing jobs!

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President Kauma and SG Montella's meeting with Knesset Speaker MK Amir Ohana, 15 September 2024

President Kauma and SG Montella's meeting with Knesset Speaker MK Amir Ohana, 15 September 2024

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Eliav Batito receiving award from Amir Ohana at the Knesset 2025
Amir Ohana
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President Kauma's meeting with Knesset Speaker MK Amir Ohana, 15 September 2024
MK Amir Ohana (cropped)
Meeting with the Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana, Jerusalem, 9 March 2025
Meeting with Knesset Speaker MK Amir Ohana, 15 September 2024
President Kauma's meeting with Knesset Speaker MK Amir Ohana, 15 September 2024
President Kauma's meeting with Knesset Speaker MK Amir Ohana, 15 September 2024
MK Amir Ohana
President Kauma's meeting with Knesset Speaker MK Amir Ohana, 15 September 2024

Key Facts

Born
March 15, 1976.
Known For
Being the Speaker of the Knesset and a former minister in Israel.
Achievements
First openly gay right-wing member of the Knesset, first openly gay minister, and first openly gay Speaker of the Knesset.
Fun Fact
He was the first openly gay person to hold some of the most important jobs in the Israeli government!

Meet Amir Ohana, The Big Decision Maker!

Imagine you have a special job where you help lead a whole country! That's kind of what Amir Ohana does. He's a lawyer, which means he knows a lot about rules, and he used to work for a special security team.

Now, he's in a very important job called the Speaker of the Knesset. That's like being the boss of a big meeting room where important laws are made for Israel. He's been in charge of other big jobs too, like being a minister, which is like being a top helper for the country!

Amir's Awesome Journey!

Amir Ohana was born a long time ago, on March 15, 1976. He grew up and became a lawyer, and then he worked for a group called the Shin Bet, which helps keep people safe. After that, he decided to become a politician.

This means he helps make rules and decisions for the country. He's super special because he was the first person who is openly gay and also part of a political group called Likud to be in the Knesset, which is the place where laws are made. He's also the first openly gay person to be a minister and the Speaker of the Knesset!

Why Amir is So Important!

Amir Ohana is important because he shows everyone that it's okay to be yourself and still do amazing things. He was the first openly gay person to be a minister in Israel and the first openly gay Speaker of the Knesset. This means he's a role model for many people.

He helps make laws and decisions that affect everyone in Israel. His job is to make sure things are fair and that the country runs smoothly. He's a leader who has achieved so much!

Amir's Special Achievements!

Amir Ohana has done some really cool things! He's been a minister, which is a very high-up job. He was the Minister of Justice, helping with the country's laws, and the Minister of Public Security, helping keep everyone safe.

But his biggest job right now is being the Speaker of the Knesset. This means he leads the meetings where all the important laws are discussed and voted on. He's the first openly gay person to hold this very important position, which is a huge step for equality!

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