# Netanyahu demands prosecution of soldiers in Gaza film

> Israel's prime minister calls for investigation into soldiers who appeared in documentary NAZA, which accuses the military of systematic mass civilian killings in Gaza.
- Title: Netanyahu demands prosecution of soldiers in Gaza film · Abc
- Summary: Israel's prime minister calls for investigation into soldiers who appeared in documentary NAZA, which accuses the military of systematic mass civilian…
- Keywords: benjamin netanyahu, naza documentary, israel defense forces, gaza, yuval abraham, rachel szor, media freedom, news, politics, Netanyahu, demands, prosecution
- Source: Abc — https://abc.net.au/news/2026-10-12/netanyahu-demands-investgation-into-gaza-documentary/107254624
- Published: 2026-10-11T21:22:08+00:00
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- Topics: benjamin netanyahu, naza documentary, israel defense forces, gaza, yuval abraham, rachel szor, media freedom, news, politics
## Netanyahu demands prosecution
Benjamin Netanyahu has called for investigation and prosecution of any soldiers who took part in documentary NAZA, which accuses Israel's military of systematic mass civilian killings in Gaza.
## Film released to acclaim
NAZA, released at the Venice International Film Festival last month, features interviews with two dozen soldiers and intelligence officials speaking anonymously about Israeli military techniques in Gaza.
## Netanyahu's formal demand
Netanyahu wrote to heads of the IDF, Shin Bet and the attorney-general demanding investigation. He said those involved should face prosecution for leaking sensitive information, criminal libel and damaging Israel's interests.

> The film spins a false, misleading, and biased narrative that slanders the State of Israel and the IDF globally and severely damages Israel's standing.
## Filmmakers face threats
Oscar-winning Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor faced allegations of treason and threats against them and their families. They have not yet returned home to Israel.
## Screening begins this week
NAZA is scheduled to start screening in some Australian cinemas later this week, as media organisations condemn Netanyahu government attacks on the film ahead of the Israeli election on October twenty-seventh.
## Key takeaway

Benjamin Netanyahu has demanded prosecution of soldiers involved in the documentary NAZA, which features testimony accusing the Israeli military of systematic mass civilian killings in Gaza.