Culture Minister Miki Zohar Uses Social Media to Promote Netanyahu and Criticize Opponents Amid Cultural Funding Controversies
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First reported by N12 · 4 hours ago
What happened
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has used social media to strongly support Netanyahu and attack opponents while directing cultural funding toward right-wing projects. He canceled funding for left-wing events and films, promoting popular entertainment over artistic quality. Zohar defends his approach as serving the public and protecting the IDF’s image amid ongoing political and cultural controversies.
- 01Miki Zohar posted extensively supporting Netanyahu and criticizing opponents on social media in 2026.
- 02He refused funding for films he claims harm the IDF’s reputation and canceled left-wing cultural events.
- 03Zohar promotes a "culture revolution" prioritizing popular Israeli films over international festival favorites.
- 04He defended Netanyahu’s family, demanded dismissal of a football official, and condemned protests near Netanyahu’s son’s wedding.
- 05Zohar faces corruption investigations but dismisses them as politically motivated.
- 06He claims reforms maximize public benefit and denies censoring art, emphasizing his right-wing views openly.
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