# Israeli Directors Threatened Over Gaza Film

> Gaza documentary NAZA sparks Israeli nationalist backlash and threats against filmmakers.
- Title: Israeli Directors Threatened Over Gaza Film · Malay Mail
- Summary: Gaza documentary NAZA sparks Israeli nationalist backlash and threats against filmmakers. Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor face threats and…
- Keywords: yuval abraham, rachel szor, naza documentary, israeli military, benjamin netanyahu, gaza conflict, venice film festival, israeli politics, nationalist sentiment, film censorship, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/09/18/israeli-directors-face-threats-after-gaza-film-naza-ignites-nationalist-outrage-political-storm/235642
- Published: 2026-09-18T21:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: yuval abraham, rachel szor, naza documentary, israeli military, benjamin netanyahu, gaza conflict, venice film festival, israeli politics, nationalist sentiment, film censorship, news, world
## 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
## Key takeaway

Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor face threats and potential citizenship revocation after their Gaza film NAZA criticizes military actions.