Miki Zohar

Miki Zohar is an Israeli politician currently serving as the Minister of Culture and Sport in the thirty-seventh government of Israel. Born in Beersheba and raised in Kiryat Gat, he served in the Israel Defense Forces before pursuing a career in law and real estate. Zohar began his political career on the Kiryat Gat City Council and later served as a member of the Knesset, where he held roles including coalition whip and Deputy Speaker. Known for his conservative views, he has advocated for the observance of Shabbat and the establishment of Yom HaAliyah as a national holiday. His tenure as minister has been marked by controversial stances on cultural funding and regional security policy.