Amir Ohana

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/amir-ohana

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Amir Ohana born?March 15, 1976
2. What is the political affiliation?Likud
3. What is the key governmental roles held?Minister of Justice, Minister of Public Security, Speaker of the Knesset
4. Who is Amir Ohana?Amir Ohana is an Israeli politician who has served as the Speaker of the Knesset and was the first openly gay person to hold many important positions in Israel.
5. What jobs has Amir Ohana had?He has worked as a lawyer, a Shin Bet security officer, a member of the Knesset, the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Public Security, and now the Speaker of the Knesset.

Knesset: The unicameral national legislature of Israel, comprising 120 members elected through proportional representation.
Speaker of the Knesset: The presiding officer of the Knesset, responsible for managing parliamentary proceedings, maintaining order, and representing the Knesset internationally.
Minister of Justice: The government minister responsible for the administration of the justice system, including the courts, prosecution, and legal reforms.
Minister of Public Security: The government minister responsible for overseeing national security agencies, including the police, prison service, and border police.