Miki Zohar
War, boycotts, and shrinking budgets push Israeli culture to the brink
How much of a helping hand do our culture purveyors get from the authorities?
Culture Minister Zohar releases video skewering the film industry
Former Supreme Court heads: Defying court orders is ‘final nail’ in democracy
Israeli artist, pioneer of kinetic art Yaacov Agam dies at 98
Culture minister backs dropping ‘massacre’ from Oct. 7 bill, says term reflects ‘victimhood’
“The State of Israel is a strong country. The days when it was possible to massacre the State of Israel no longer exist,” said Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar.
Knesset rejects Yesh Atid bill to nationalize KKL, Lapid accuses rivals of 'corruption'
Lapid cited systemic corruption “of the worst kind” as the reason for leaving.
No Minister, no passport: Bureaucracy risks Israel’s 2026 Winter Olympic dreams
“If these athletes cannot represent Israel, the delegation will almost not exist. That would be a major failure and a crying shame for generations,” said an Israeli Olympic Committee official.
Israeli film awards proceed as boycotting nominees reverse course
Filmmakers who withdrew from the culture ministry’s film awards will participate after a compromise was reached amid threats to reform the Cinema Law.
Israeli film industry in turmoil as Culture Ministry awards ignite backlash
Israeli cinema is heading for a showdown as the culture minister threatens funding and sparks boycotts.
Israeli sports icon Avi Meller passes away at 72 after battle with cancer
One of the most veteran and recognizable broadcasters and soccer commentators in the country, Meller was regarded as one of Israel’s leading experts on world soccer.
Power struggles emerge in Netanyahu's Likud internal elections ahead of national primaries
The clashes over local and Central Committee seats are exposing power struggles ahead of the national primaries as political consultants play central roles on many competing lists.
Miriam Feirberg, legendary Netanya mayor, dies at 74 after battle with serious illness
Opposition leader Yair Lapid noted her contribution to Netanya while Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar, and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar also offered their condolences.
‘The human side of what’s going on’: Shai Carmeli-Pollak on his film on Palestinians, ‘The Sea’
Entertainment industry figures' boycott of films receiving support from Israeli film institutions puts 'The Sea' into the boycott category, just as the Oscar-nominations begin.
World Mizrachi announces Zionist Congress coalition deal - Yesh Atid warns against joining
'World Mizrachi is deeply proud and grateful to be a significant part of the WZO’s leadership in this period where partnership, mutual trust and respect.'
