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Netanyahu demands Gaza film probe
Netanyahu orders investigation into anonymous sources of award-winning Gaza documentary NAZA.
In brief
Netanyahu orders investigation into anonymous sources of award-winning Gaza documentary NAZA. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu demanded a probe into the anonymous military whistleblowers behind the Gaza documentary NAZA, which claims AI targeting killed civilians. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Netanyahu demands probe
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a full investigation into the anonymous sources behind the award-winning Gaza documentary NAZA.
“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this evening asked the chief of staff of the Israeli army, the head of the Shin Bet (domestic intelligence), and the state attorney to open a thorough investigation targeting the participants in the film NAZA and to prosecute them”
NAZA film claims
The film NAZA, using 24 unnamed Israeli military sources, alleges AI targeting systems killed civilians in Gaza.
“NAZA takes its name from the Israeli military term for civilian casualties expected in airstrikes, an abbreviated form of the Hebrew phrase for "collateral damage"”
Film's impact
NAZA won a Venice special jury prize and drew a 25-minute ovation but sparked anger in Israel.
“This film tells a false, misleading and biased story that defames the State of Israel and the army around the world”
Israeli response
The Israeli army has "categorically" rejected the film's claims, expressing doubts about the reliability of anonymous contributors.
“The Israeli army, for its part, has "categorically" rejected the accusations contained in the film, expressing doubts about the reliability of the anonymous contributors”
At a glance
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu demanded a probe into the anonymous military whistleblowers behind the Gaza documentary NAZA, which claims AI targeting killed civilians.
