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.

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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.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
12/02/2024

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. 

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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.

  Blood veins and artificial intelligence (illustrative)

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.

Israeli minister cancels LA speech due to protests and 'bad vibes'

Ofir Akunis, Israel’s science and technology minister and a member of PM Netanyahu’s Likud Party, was due to speak on Tuesday at an event at BioscienceLA, a Los Angeles-area center for life sciences.

By BEN SALES/JTA
01/06/2023

Innovation, Science and Technology Ministry to lead national food-tech plan

Innovation, Science and Technology Ministry to lead Israel's national food-tech plan

Netanyahu says Israel to approve production of non-animal cow's milk

The PMO announced that Israel had placed the promotion of alternative proteins as a 'national goal, on the understanding that it is a solution for food security.'

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