Ofir Katz


Knesset, Updated Decision
Returning to Normality in the Knesset: the Updated Decision of the Coalition

The coalition announced that it will allow members of the Knesset to raise private bills in the Knesset plenum starting in two weeks, but emphasizes that only social, economic and war issues will be promoted.

Bentzi Rubin, JFeed Staff | 03.01.24

"We are Responsible"

The Chairman of the Coalition Apologizes: "We are Responsible for this Situation"

The Knesset approved on second and third readings the bill for the recognition and compensation for the families of the abducted and missing persons. Coalition chairman Ofir Katz told the families of the abducted individuals, "We apologize for the situation you have come to, we are responsible for this situation."

Bentzi Rubin, JFeed Staff | 06.11.23

The Incapacity Law

Initiator of the Incapacity Law, against the High Court: "There is no room for interpretation"

The initiator of the Incapacity Law, MK Ofir Katz, commented on the interpretation that arose around the applicability of the law: "There was no shadow of a doubt that we are legislating an order that will apply immediately." During the hearing, Attorney Rabilo scolded the judges: "This is not a fourth reading vote."

Bentzi Rubin, JFeed Staff | 28.09.23

A Campaign Against the Education Minister

Unusual: Coalition leader launches a campaign against Education Minister Yoav Kisch

Unusually, the chairman of the coalition Ofir Katz - who also serves as the chairman of the Likud faction - publishes a public campaign against the Minister of Education Yoav Kish on the issue of promoting the law of cameras in kindergartens

Bentzi Rubin, JFeed Staff | 28.08.23

The Summer Conference Accomplishments

Not (only) the legal reform: what did the MKs accomplish at the summer conference?

After three months of summer conference, the Knesset goes into recess. The coalition management is summarizing the legislation and trying to emphasize the parliamentary action beyond the legal reform, especially in the social and economic sphere

Bentzi Rubin, Srugim News | 31.07.23