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Israeli Directors Threatened Over Gaza Film
Gaza documentary NAZA sparks Israeli nationalist backlash and threats against filmmakers.
In brief
Gaza documentary NAZA sparks Israeli nationalist backlash and threats against filmmakers. Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor face threats and potential citizenship revocation after their Gaza film NAZA criticizes military actions. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Gaza Film Release
Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor released documentary NAZA criticizing military actions in Gaza.
“a mural in southern israel depicts the filmmakers as traitors”
Political Backlash
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship for 'defaming IDF soldiers'.
“their place is not among us”
Public Threats
Protesters gather outside filmmakers' parents' home shouting 'you’re not welcome here'.
“this is only the beginning”
Far-Right Involvement
Far-right influencer Mordechai David organizes protests against filmmakers.
“i have zero sympathy for all those pro-palestinians talking abroad”
Documentary Impact
NAZA wins special jury prize at Venice Film Festival with record 25-minute ovation.
“the film uses anonymous military sources to speak about israel’s killing of civilians”
Military Response
Israeli military denies film’s testimonies and criticizes anonymous sources.
“the military has firmly denied the testimonies in the film”
Political Condemnation
Opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot calls film 'moral blindness' and 'detachment from reality'.
“i condemn the film for harming the state of israel”
Taboo Discussion
Critiquing military actions is taboo in Israel with heavy social consequences.
“there’s clearly an intention to not have discussion around the crimes”
Current Threats
Culture Minister Miki Zohar refers film to intelligence services for investigation.
“they are traitors against the state”
What it means
Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor face threats and potential citizenship revocation after their Gaza film NAZA criticizes military actions.
