Gaza documentary 'NAZA' sparks political storm, threats against directors in Israel
Summary
The documentary "NAZA," which features anonymous Israeli military sources claiming mass civilian deaths in Gaza, has caused strong controversy in Israel. The film's directors have received threats, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to propose a law to strip citizenship from those who criticize Israeli soldiers.Key Facts
- "NAZA" is an award-winning documentary about civilian deaths in Gaza.
- The film uses testimonies from 24 anonymous Israeli military or intelligence whistleblowers.
- The Israeli military denies the claims and questions the credibility of anonymous sources.
- The documentary premiered at the Venice Film Festival and received a long standing ovation.
- Filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor have been called "traitors" and targeted by threats.
- Netanyahu intends to propose a law to revoke citizenship from people who "defame IDF soldiers."
- Protests have occurred outside the director’s family home, organized by far-right activists.
- This controversy comes ahead of Israeli elections scheduled for October 27, 2026.
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