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An Israeli documentary on the war in Gaza sets off a firestorm at home after Venice award
The military will also examine possible leaks of classified material used in the film, as officials accuse the documentary of false allegations against soldiers.
- On Monday, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ordered a legal and information-security review of the documentary 'NAZA,' establishing a multi-agency team to develop responses to what the military calls false allegations against soldiers.
- Directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, 'NAZA' won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday after receiving a record-breaking 25-minute standing ovation at its premiere.
- The film features testimony from 24 anonymous military insiders alleging AI-assisted targeting facilitates civilian casualties, though the IDF 'categorically rejects' these accounts as false and maintains all decisions follow human-led protocols.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced the film as 'antisemitic incitement' on Monday, while Culture Minister Miki Zohar called to revoke the filmmakers' citizenship, describing it as a 'betrayal of the state.'
- International exposure continues for 'NAZA' with screenings scheduled at the San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 23 and the New York Film Festival on September 26, ensuring the film's claims reach global audiences.
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Two filmmakers accuse Israel's army of serious misconduct in Gaza. Now a minister is calling for their naturalisation.
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An Israeli documentary on the war in Gaza sets off a firestorm at home after Venice award
An Israeli documentary about the civilian death toll from the war in Gaza has sparked a fierce backlash in Israel after being awarded the special jury prize at the Venice International Film Festival.
·New York, United States
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Jerusalem. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said yesterday that a new documentary – alleging that mass civilian deaths were routinely taken into account when deciding on targets in Gaza – was part of a wave of worldwide incitement against Jews.
·Mexico
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The film "NAZA" looks at the alleged mechanisms behind Israeli warfare in the Gaza Strip.
·Vienna, Austria
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