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Haaretz EnglishPolitics

Israeli Culture Minister Threatens Gaza Filmmakers' Citizenship

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Israel's Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to revoke the citizenship of Gaza documentary filmmakers whose work he considers harmful to Israel's image. The minister's comments were made in response to a film that received acclaim at the Venice Film Festival and is planned for distribution in Israel.

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  • Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to revoke citizenship of Gaza filmmakers.
  • The filmmakers' work is considered critical of Israel by the minister.
  • The controversy surrounds a documentary that received a standing ovation at Venice.
  • The film is planned for distribution within Israel.
  • Zohar cited national security and image concerns for his threat.
Israeli Culture Minister Threatens Gaza Filmmakers' Citizenship
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