Dhaka, March 4 -- Israel's culture and sports minister, Miki Zohar, has criticised the Oscar win for "No Other Land", calling it a "sad moment for the world of cinema." The documentary, created by a Palestinian-Israeli collective, won Best Documentary Feature at the 2025 Academy Awards.

In a post on X, Zohar accused the filmmakers of distorting Israel's image instead of portraying the country's complexities, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

He stated that while freedom of expression is important, using Israel's defamation for global recognition is not art but an attack on the state. His remarks referenced the ongoing war and the October 7 attack.

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