Gaza Documentary 'NAZA' Sparks Political Storm, Threats Against Directors in Israel
The film uses 24 whistleblowers and has prompted threats, graffiti and calls for probes after its Venice premiere.
- After winning a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival last week, the documentary "NAZA" by Israeli directors Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham has sparked widespread condemnation and threats in Israel ahead of the October 27 election.
- The documentary, which features testimonies from 24 military whistleblowers, alleges that mass civilian deaths were built into Israeli targeting decisions in Gaza using the term "collateral casualties" to describe the strategy.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Wednesday to introduce legislation revoking citizenship of those who "defame IDF soldiers" and increasing defamation damages by 20 times; Culture Minister Miki Zohar referred the matter to intelligence services.
- Intimidation has targeted the filmmakers, with graffiti in Ashdod labeling them "traitors" and protesters gathering at Szor's parents' home in Savyon. The Union of Journalists in Israel warned that "without freedom of expression, there is no democracy."
- As Israel's October 27 election approaches, the controversy plays into a charged atmosphere where Netanyahu's coalition faces a close-fought race; opposition politician Yair Golan denounced the film while critics accuse the Prime Minister of using the episode to deflect attention.
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An Israeli documentary about Gaza is sweeping the world — and Israelis are furious
At the Venice Film Festival earlier this month, the documentary NAZA received a 25-minute standing ovation. In Israel, it’s all anyone’s talking about, even though few have actually seen it. Made by two Israeli filmmakers, Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham, the movie takes place on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, where 24 anonymous Israeli intelligence […]
A week after the international premiere of Naza at the Venice Film Festival, the threats against the Israeli filmmakers are increasing within...
But ultimately, it can help Netanyahu.
Jerusalem, 18 Sep (EFE).- The premiere of ‘NAZA’ has caused an earthquake in the Israeli pre-election campaign, with accusations between the coalition government led by Benjamin Netanyahu and the block that aspires to overthrow him, although both coincide in something: the documentary slanders the “most moral army in the world.” Directed by the Israelis Yuval [...] The entry The controversy over the film ‘NAZA’ shakes the Israeli political horne…
Fierce Protest in Israel Against 'NAZA', Makers Call for Documentary Not to Be Screened on October 7
In Israel, there is widespread protest against the documentary 'NAZA', even reaching the home of the parents of one of the makers. The latter are meanwhile calling for the documentary not to be screened around October 7. That will mark three years since Hamas launched terror attacks on Israel from Gaza, resulting in nearly 1,200 deaths.
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