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"The whole preoccupation with coalition funds in the 2024 budget is populist and misleading. If there are activities that are in consensus, they must be at the base of the budget. Amounts are being thrown into the air on matters that are at the core of the state's activities, but it has become a tool in the hands of politicians," says Minister of Culture and Sports Miki Zohar.
According to him, "All the government ministries were engaged in broad cuts and the coalition funds also had a significant cut. But it must be understood: a large part of these funds belong to important purposes that the general public will also benefit from.
"Cultural institutions received compensation of NIS 84 million in the first round.
After that they received an additional 25 million shekels and recently another 50 million shekels, all for the sake of culture.
I prefer to focus on my office activities.
You know there were no protests against me about the situation in the world of culture and sports."
Mickey Zohar
"It is very bad that the army is thinning out its forces in the Strip"/Reuven Castro
On the future of the government and the fate of the hostage deal, Minister Zohar elaborates: "We hear about proposals for a deal, but it is very difficult to know what the final product will be. If the publications about the release of 6,000 terrorists with blood on their hands and the stopping of the war are true, I strongly oppose it.
"If a reasonable deal comes, it will be fair And it is acceptable when we know in advance from where and where we are being released, then we will agree to it, depending on the time of respite that is requested.
The way to a good deal and the return of the abductees is continued pressure on Khan Yunis and Rafah.
Pressure must be applied, including a dramatic reduction in humanitarian supplies.
"The IDF must have control over the Strip.
It is not possible for Hamas to rule and distribute food.
The time has come for the IDF to be ordered to do these things and I say this at every opportunity. It is very bad that the army is thinning out its forces in the Gaza Strip. The distribution of food and humanitarian aid must be transferred to the army."
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Netanyahu.
"Whoever engages in politics during war commits a great sin"/Official website, Mark Israel Salem
Zohar adds on the subject of the future of the government that "I agree that the polls are bad and it is not yet the time to deal with the questions, from a political point of view it is not the time to talk about elections but to focus on the war and focus on the abductees. The whole business is irresponsible and inappropriate."
He claims that "Bibi is not involved in politics, but is really focused on the conduct of the war. Unfortunately, there are elements around him who are involved in other things. Anyone who is involved in politics during a war commits a great sin, regardless of which side he comes from. In any case, I can reassure the opposition: there is no possibility of non- Constructive trust and those who engage in this idea are wrong."
Regev at the torch lighting ceremony.
"Really not angry, I wish her luck"/Official website, Kobi Gideon/L.A.M
When will the war end?
"I really don't know. It will only happen if the abductees return and we destroy Hamas. According to the information I know, it shouldn't take more than a few months, but the abductees don't even have that time and a decision must be reached immediately."
Independence Day is approaching and it turns out that you, the Minister of Culture and Sports, are being stripped of responsibility for the events in favor of Miri Regev.
Are you frustrated or angry with her?
"Absolutely not. The responsibility was transferred to the Minister of Transportation Miri Regev in cooperation with the Prime Minister's Office and I wish them great success. I did not insist on being the person in charge of the ceremonies because I do not want to be the minister of the ceremony. It is not part of the core of my work and I prefer to strengthen and promote the world of culture and sports.
" I'm really not mad at Miri Regev, I wish her success in organizing the ceremonies.
On this occasion, I would like to say that I wish that even between the ministers of the government it would be possible to be a little more generous."
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