‘This should be condemned by any thinking human’: film industry rallies behind NAZA directors

Israeli officials are investigating the documentary film "Naza," which alleges that mass civilian deaths were routinely incorporated into Israeli military targeting decisions during the conflict in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the film as "shocking" and part of global anti-Semitic incitement, while military chief Eyal Zamir has ordered a legal probe into the film's sources, including hidden military and intelligence members. The culture minister suggested treason charges could be pursued against those involved. The documentary, directed by Israeli journalists Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, recently won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. Zamir stated the film is based on "blood libels" and false accusations against Israeli soldiers and commanders.

Israel's Culture Minister, Miki Zohar, has called for the citizenship of the Oscar-winning Israeli co-directors of the documentary "Naza" to be revoked. The film, which features interviews with unidentified Israeli military and intelligence officers, accuses the Israeli army of using AI-powered targeting systems for the "calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza." Minister Zohar stated the film's claims are false and distorted, and he has asked authorities to investigate potential treason, including aiding the enemy during wartime. He cited Israel's Citizenship Law, which allows for revocation due to a "breach of allegiance to the State of Israel." The documentary's synopsis claims it details systems behind the alleged mass killing of civilians in Gaza, while the IDF has called one specific allegation of approving an attack to kill 500 people for one target "completely false."

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has threatened to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor following the Venice Film Festival award for their documentary, "NAZA." The film, which won the Special Jury Prize, reportedly documents Israel's use of AI systems for killings in Gaza, featuring anonymous testimonies from Israeli military and intelligence personnel. Zohar described the documentary as "vile" and accused the filmmakers of treason, stating he would act to revoke their citizenship. The filmmakers have expressed hope that the documentary will encourage Western governments to impose economic sanctions on Israel.

Israel's Chief of the General Staff, Eyal Zamir, has ordered a legal review of the Gaza war documentary "NAZA." The military announced on social media that the military prosecutor has been instructed to examine and advance possible legal measures concerning the film and its creators. This action stems from the military's assertion that the documentary spreads false claims about Israeli soldiers and could have implications for their safety and national security. "NAZA," which won a special prize at the Venice Film Festival, explores alleged mechanisms of Israeli warfare in Gaza by interviewing 24 Israeli military and intelligence staff whose identities are concealed.

Israel's culture minister, Miki Zohar, has called for the Oscar-winning directors of the documentary "NAZA," Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, to have their Israeli citizenship revoked. Zohar accused the filmmakers of "treason against the state" for their film, which explores Israel's use of AI-powered targeting systems in Gaza and features interviews with Israeli intelligence whistleblowers. The documentary, which won a special jury prize at the Venice film festival, highlights the high civilian death toll in Gaza, with one source claiming approval was given to kill 500 civilians to eliminate one Hamas member. Other Israeli ministers have also criticized the directors. The Israeli military has denied the allegations in the documentary, citing the use of unverified anonymous testimonies.