Culture Minister Miki Zohar has reiterated his threat to cut funding from the film industry.

“The creators of films that harm IDF soldiers will not receive money from the citizens of Israel,” Zohar said. “Not on my watch.”

The minister said he has followed through on his threat to end funding for the Ophir Awards — which he cut after the annual ceremony gave its top prize this year to “The Sea,” a film about a Palestinian boy who dreams of seeing the Mediterranean.

Zohar also announced that public funding for professional creators’ unions in movies and television will be discontinued beginning in 2026. These unions include those for directors, actors, producers, and editors.

KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with the Jerusalem Post film critic Hannah Brown.

(Photo:Flash90)

Culture Minister Miki Zohar&nbsp;has reiterated his threat&nbsp;to cut funding from the film industry.
&ldquo;The creators of films that harm IDF soldiers will not receive money from the citizens of Israel,&rdquo; Zohar said. &ldquo;Not on my watch.&rdquo;
The minister said he has followed through on his threat to end funding for the Ophir Awards &mdash; which he&nbsp;cut&nbsp;after the annual ceremony gave its top prize this year to &ldquo;The Sea,&rdquo; a film about a Palestinian boy who dreams of seeing the Mediterranean.
Zohar also announced that public funding for professional creators&rsquo; unions in movies and television will be discontinued beginning in 2026. These unions include those for directors, actors, producers, and editors.
KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with the Jerusalem Post film critic Hannah Brown.
(Photo:Flash90)

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