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IDF rejects 'NAZA' documentary claims
IDF calls 'NAZA' film's Gaza war claims 'distorted and misleading'.
In brief
IDF calls 'NAZA' film's Gaza war claims 'distorted and misleading'. Israel Defense Forces deny 'NAZA' documentary's allegations about civilian casualties and targeting in Gaza war. Originally reported by Dw.
Venice premiere
The documentary 'NAZA' received a 25-minute standing ovation and the Special Jury Prize at Venice Film Festival in mid-September.
Israeli backlash
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar called the filmmakers 'treason against the state' and urged revocation of their citizenship.
IDF response
The Israel Defense Forces accused the filmmakers of presenting a 'distorted, misleading and disingenuous picture' based on 'substantial factual errors'.
Documentary claims
The 80-minute film claims 24 anonymous military and intelligence personnel described deliberately factoring high civilian casualties into targeting decisions.
IDF denial
The IDF says it never planned attacks anticipating hundreds of civilian deaths and disputes AI's role in target selection without human oversight.
Omissions criticized
The IDF claims the film omits military legal advisors' roles and fails to address Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks that killed 1,200 people.
The takeaway
Israel Defense Forces deny 'NAZA' documentary's allegations about civilian casualties and targeting in Gaza war.
