Israeli consul general in NY, Rabin’s granddaughter mark 29 years since prime minister’s assassination “Prime Minister Rabin taught us all the importance of living a life of values, of exercising courage and of eternally yearning for peace,” Ariella Rada, a spokeswoman for the consulate, told JNS. Menachem Wecker Nov. 14, 2024
Israel envoy in New York City: ‘We, the Jewish people, prefer peace’ An interview with Israel's consul general in New York City. Amelie Botbol Nov. 12, 2024
Israeli envoy in NY: If US is naive about pro-terror groups, ‘it will harm your society, not just ours’ Ofir Akunis spoke with JNS after he was one of those who addressed more than 600 attendees at an Oct. 7 memorial in Manhattan. Rikki Zagelbaum Oct. 29, 2024
Israeli envoy in New York: West at risk of ‘radical Muslim occupation’ “This is the right place to be these days,” Ofir Akunis, longtime Knesset member and minister, tells JNS. Mike Wagenheim July 5, 2024
Terror supporters fly Hezbollah flag outside NY consulate "Wake up and stand with Israel!!" wrote Ofir Akunis, consul general in the Big Apple. June 23, 2024
‘I expect the US public and leadership to respect the choice of Israeli citizens’ An interview with Ofir Akunis, the incoming Israeli consul general in New York. Shirit Avitan Cohen April 15, 2024
Israeli gov’t approves Ofir Akunis as consul general in New York The position had remained vacant since Asaf Zamir resigned, ostensibly over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's now-shelved judicial reform agenda. March 17, 2024
Ofir Akunis rumored pick for UN envoy post The incumbent, Gilad Erdan, is due to leave the post next year. Sept. 24, 2023
Cabinet approves Gantz as Israel’s justice minister, after about-face by Netanyahu Hours before a High Court session on the issue, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backs down on his controversial appointment of fellow Likud member Ophir Akunis to the post. April 29, 2021
