Zohar Miki

Zohar Miki is the Israeli Minister of Culture, known for his outspoken views on cultural matters and government policies. Recently, he garnered media attention for his criticism of the film 'The Sea,' which won the prestigious Ophir Award and is set to represent Israel at the Oscars despite its critical stance on the Israeli military's actions in Gaza. Miki called the film's selection 'disgusting' and announced the cut in state funding for the festival, reflecting the ongoing tensions within Israeli society regarding the portrayal of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in art and media.