Israeli official calls for revocation of "NAZA" filmmakers' citizenship
Summary
Israel’s culture minister, Miki Zohar, said he would try to take away the citizenship of two Israeli filmmakers after their documentary "NAZA" won an award at the Venice Film Festival. The film features interviews with Israeli whistleblowers who claim AI systems were used to deliberately kill Palestinian civilians in Gaza, a claim denied by the Israeli military.Key Facts
- The documentary "NAZA" won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival.
- It was directed by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.
- The film includes interviews with 24 people identified as Israeli military and intelligence whistleblowers.
- The whistleblowers say AI targeting systems were used to kill Palestinian civilians on purpose.
- Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar called the filmmakers' actions a "betrayal" and announced plans to revoke their Israeli citizenship.
- Revoking citizenship requires approval from the interior minister, justice minister, and judges under Israeli law.
- Israel’s military said the whistleblowers’ identities could not be confirmed and denied deliberate targeting of civilians.
- Other Israeli officials criticized the filmmakers, with some calling for harsh responses.
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