The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/the-gatekeepers/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:42:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png The Gatekeepers | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/the-gatekeepers/ 32 32 Ya’alon rips coalition chair for scorning security chiefs as ‘leftist’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/yaalon-rips-coalition-chair-for-scorning-security-chiefs-as-leftist/ Sat, 25 Jun 2016 16:26:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1415755 Ousted defense minister says Likud MK David Bitan enabling 'dangerous political attempts to destroy the security establishment'

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]]> Former Shin Bet head leaves Denmark over ‘torture’ complaint https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-shin-bet-head-leaves-denmark-over-torture-complaint/ Sun, 12 Jan 2014 15:29:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=824904 Carmi Gillon says he is shocked by the claim, which was filed with Danish police by a pro-Palestinian group

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]]> ‘Other’ Israel film fest organizer knows he’s loathed by both sides https://www.timesofisrael.com/other-israel-film-fest-organizer-knows-hes-loathed-by-both-sides/ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 10:17:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=746156 New York event unites righteous Israel activists and BDS boosters in mutual derision, but has found its crowd, says its director Isaac Zablocki

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]]> ‘Bethlehem’ a big winner at the Israeli Oscars https://www.timesofisrael.com/bethlehem-wins-big-at-the-israeli-oscars/ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:17:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=691114 Political thriller about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will likely be Israel's nominee for the Academy Awards

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]]> In the second coming of Rodriguez, a Passover parable https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-the-second-coming-of-rodriguez-a-passover-parable/ Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:19:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=434078 Stephen Segerman, the Cape Town record store owner who led the hunt for a lost singer-songwriter, tells ToI the story behind the Oscar-winning documentary 'Searching for Sugar Man'

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]]> Culture minister calls for self-censorship by filmmakers https://www.timesofisrael.com/culture-minister-calls-for-self-censorship-by-filmmakers/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:32:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=394062 To the disgust of social media users, Limor Livnat says Israeli movie producers should refrain from criticizing the state

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]]> A tragic gulf between two Oscar rejects https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-tragic-gulf-between-two-oscar-rejects/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:05:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=393756 Why 'The Gatekeepers' is a credit to Israel, while no one is well-served by ‘5 Broken Cameras'

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]]> Coalition conundrums: End in sight? https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-conundrums-end-in-sight/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:19:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=393526 The Hebrew media seems to push for a deal with rising political stars, Israel crowns first Ethiopian beauty queen, and culture minister comes under fire for Oscars buzzkill

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]]> Israeli doc loses Oscar but soars at the box office https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-doc-loses-oscar-but-soars-at-the-box-office/ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:50:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=388692 Dror Moreh's 'The Gatekeepers' jumps 20 places in popularity at North American theaters over the weekend

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]]> No consular reception for Israel’s Oscar filmmakers https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-filmmakers-reportedly-snubbed-by-consulate-in-la/ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:49:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=388350 French ambassador hosts 'Gatekeepers' in conjunction with consulate; Guy Davidi of '5 Broken Cameras' speaks out against Israel's criticism of his film

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]]> No sugar for Israeli contenders at Oscars https://www.timesofisrael.com/disappointment-again-for-israels-oscar-nominees/ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:44:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=388064 Pre-show favorite 'Searching for Sugar Man' takes home the prize for best documentary; 'Argo' wins Best Picture

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]]> ‘Gatekeepers’ director plays down Oscar hopes https://www.timesofisrael.com/gatekeepers-director-plays-down-oscar-hopes/ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:55:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=387284 Israel's two best documentary nominees are ranked behind 'Searching for Sugar Man,' another film with plenty of Jewish connections, in the pre-award betting

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]]> Ceremony marks 20 years since Oscar-nominated sham https://www.timesofisrael.com/ceremony-marks-20-years-since-oscar-nominated-sham/ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:12:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=384640 As Hollywood gathers for its glitziest moment, it's worth recalling the Academy's embrace of a Holocaust documentary exposed as a lie

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]]> I represent Israel, not Netanyahu, ‘Gatekeepers’ director says https://www.timesofisrael.com/i-represent-israel-not-netanyahu-gatekeepers-director-says/ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 04:51:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=385532 Oscar-nominated Dror Moreh dismisses criticism from Likud politicians of his film documenting views of former Shin Bet chiefs

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]]> You don’t know Chuck http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2013/02/22/you_dont_know_chuck Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:56:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=385404 Foreign Policy magazine: Guess who said the following statements, defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel or a Shin Bet chief

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