Israeli film on Gaza receives 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere
Summary
A new Israeli film called NAZA, which exposes the use of AI technology by Israel to target Palestinians in Gaza, received a 25-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. The film is based on interviews with Israeli military and intelligence insiders who describe detailed AI-driven military operations against Gaza.Key Facts
- NAZA is an 80-minute documentary directed by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.
- The film is the result of a nearly three-year investigation using testimonies from Israeli military and intelligence personnel.
- Interviewees’ identities are hidden and digitally altered for security reasons.
- NAZA reveals the use of an AI system called “Lavender” that analyzes Gaza’s phone calls and movements to select assassination targets.
- Some interviewees describe the killing of civilians and destruction of homes as planned actions, not accidental wartime events.
- The filmmakers hope the film will lead Western countries to stop supporting Israel and impose sanctions.
- The film received strong critical acclaim and is the only documentary competing at this year’s Venice Film Festival.
- Since October 2023, about 73,500 Palestinians have been killed and 174,500 wounded in the conflict, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.
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