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Israeli Culture Minister Cuts Ophir Funding Over Controversy
10/15/2025
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- Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar announced plans to cut funding for the Ophir Awards after the film "The Sea" won top honors.
- Zohar criticized the Ophir Awards as disrespectful to Israeli soldiers.
- He announced a state-backed alternative film competition with a cash prize of one million shekels.
- The Israeli film community faces boycotts and sanctions amid tensions.
