Miki Zohar to Cut Funding for Ophir Awards After Film About 12-Year-Old Palestinian Boy Won Top Prize
In a move that has ignited fierce debate within Israel’s creative circles and beyond, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar has declared his intention to slash government funding for the Ophir Awards, the nation’s premier film honors often dubbed the “Israeli Oscars.” The announcement came swiftly on the heels of the 2025 ceremony, where the … Read more