Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza documentary
Summary
Israel’s culture minister has called for the two Israeli filmmakers of the documentary "Naza" to lose their citizenship, accusing them of betraying the state. The film claims the Israeli army intentionally killed many Palestinian civilians in Gaza using advanced targeting technology during the war that started after the Hamas attack in October 2023.Key Facts
- The documentary "Naza" accuses the Israeli military of killing civilians in Gaza during the war following the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023.
- The film is based on interviews with 24 Israeli military and intelligence officers explaining the army’s use of AI to target Gaza.
- More than 73,000 Palestinians, including over 20,000 children, have died in the fighting, according to Gaza’s health ministry, figures acknowledged by the UN.
- Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar called for an investigation and suggested the filmmakers could lose their Israeli citizenship for "treason against the state."
- The filmmakers deny wrongdoing and say their film shows a deliberate, systematic killing of civilians, based on thorough reporting.
- The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) deny the allegations and have asked to see the full film to respond to its claims point by point.
- "Naza" premiered at the Venice Film Festival, received a standing ovation, and won a special jury prize but has not yet been widely released.
- Several Israeli politicians have condemned the film, calling it false and damaging to the military’s reputation.
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