Ofir Akunis
Ofir Akunis is an Israeli lawmaker and member of the Likud Party who currently serves as the country's innovation, science, and technology minister.
In the past, Akunis has also served as labor, social affairs, and social services minister as well as regional cooperation minister.
Israeli consul-general brings NY diplomats to Nova site, vows to keep horrors in world's memory
The visit, organized with the American Jewish Committee (AJC), included the consuls general of Argentina, Bulgaria and Slovakia.
Ofir Akunis welcomes US talks with Hamas, urges Trump to intensify pressure
FBI arrests Virginian who planned attack on Israeli consulate in New York
Ofir Akunis at 'Post' Summit: 'We are closer than ever to a new deal'
Israeli diplomacy to take centerstage at upcoming ‘Post’ Miami summit
The Jerusalem Post Miami Summit will take place on December 9-10 at the Shul at Bal Harbour in Miami, Florida.
Israeli envoy: ‘Pro-terror’ protests should worry all New Yorkers
Ofir Akunis, 51, a veteran lawmaker and former minister in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party, became Israel’s consul general in New York in May.
'Responsibility to ensure Jewish, Israeli students are safe,' says Ambassador Akunis
The discussion was prompted by a concerning rise in antisemitic incidents on campuses during the last academic year, with reports of rhetoric escalating into violence.
Ofir Akunis: Israel's new iron wall of defense in New York
Ofir Akunis will arrive in a city where US Jews felt most at home in the US but now view themselves as under assault from antisemitism fueled by the Gaza war.
Science Minister Akunis appointed Israel Consul General to New York
Minister Ofir Akunis appointed as Israeli Consul in New York. His appointment would be instrumental for the Israel-Hamas war according to Israel Katz
Netanyahu selects Likud minister Ofir Akunis for Israel’s top diplomatic post in NYC
Akunis is a longtime member of Likud, a former Netanyahu spokesperson, and has served as a minister under several Israeli coalitions since 2015.
Innovation in the stars: Israel, Azerbaijan pen historic space agreement
The agreement was signed at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) held this year in Baku.
Israel, UK sign agreement on sci-tech collaboration
The Israeli minister said the countries’ joint research will yield breakthrough technological discoveries and developments in the years to come
Ofir Akunis drives Israel’s food tech revolution
There are enormous opportunities for Israeli innovation in these industries. The man leading the charge is Innovation, Science, and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis.
Israel launches national AI program to transform government services
Minister Ofir Akunis to ‘Post’: The potential influence of artificial intelligence on the economy and society is enormous.
'No danger to Israeli democracy' from judicial reform, Ofir Akunis says
The innovation, science, and technology minister staunchly asserted his belief that the judicial reforms will only further enable Israel’s democratic process.
