Israel probes Gaza film Naza for treason — SkimNews
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the documentary Naza 'shocking' and accused it of fueling global anti-Semitic incitement, particularly due to its portrayal of Israeli forces as war criminals.
- Military chief Eyal Zamir ordered a legal probe to identify and pursue sources within the military and intelligence who contributed to Naza, instructing the Military Advocate General to examine potential charges.
- Culture Minister Miki Zohar requested an investigation into whether the filmmakers committed treason by aiding the enemy and asked the Interior Ministry to consider revoking their citizenship.
- Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the Israeli directors of Naza, accepted the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival after a 25-minute standing ovation, using the moment to call on Israelis to confront state-perpetrated crimes.
- The documentary Naza is built on anonymous testimonies from Israeli soldiers and intelligence officers describing how civilian casualties—referred to as 'Naza'—were routinely included in targeting decisions during the war in Gaza.
- Gaza health authorities report over 73,700 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed in Israel’s military campaign, which the film characterizes as genocidal.
Why it matters: The state’s aggressive response targets not only whistleblowers but also Israeli citizens exercising free speech, escalating legal and political risks for dissent during wartime. With citizenship revocation and treason charges under discussion, this sets a precedent that could silence internal criticism far beyond the film itself.
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