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Culture Minister Miki Zohar Uses Social Media to Promote Netanyahu and Criticize Opponents Amid Cultural Funding Controversies
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.
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What happened
- 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.
Zohar defends his approach as serving the public and protecting the IDF’s image amid ongoing political and cultural controversies.
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