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Film industry leaders worldwide have rallied in support of Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the Oscar-winning directors of the documentary NAZA, after they faced threats of citizenship revocation from Israel’s culture minister, who accused them of treason. The documentary, featuring interviews with 24 Israeli military personnel and focusing on AI-targeting systems leading to civilian casualties in Gaza, won a special jury prize at the Venice film festival and received a record 25-minute standing ovation. The controversy surrounding the film has prompted various film festival directors to emphasize the importance of artistic freedom and the necessity for filmmakers to explore challenging subjects without fear of state retaliation.

Israeli officials have condemned the documentary "Naza," which alleges that civilian deaths were intentionally included in targeting decisions during the military's operations in Gaza, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling it a "shocking" film that contributes to global anti-Semitic sentiments. The film, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival and received a 25-minute standing ovation; it includes interviews with military and intelligence members revealing that civilian casualties were factored into military decisions. Furthermore, Gaza health authorities report that over 73,700 Palestinians have been killed due to the conflict, predominantly civilians, prompting Israeli military leaders to consider legal actions against the filmmakers and investigate the sources of the documentary.

Israel's culture minister has called for the citizenship of the Oscar-winning co-directors of the documentary "Naza" to be revoked over accusations of treason for claiming the Israeli army conducted mass civilian killings in Gaza, where over 73,000 Palestinians, including more than 20,000 children, have died since the war began on October 7, 2023. The documentary, which features insider testimonies regarding the use of AI-powered targeting systems, premiered at the Venice Film Festival and received a standing ovation, although it remains unreleased to the public. In response to the allegations, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has categorically rejected the claims and called for a fact-based discussion on the allegations presented in the film.

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has threatened to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after they won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival for their documentary "NAZA," which critiques Israeli airstrikes that have resulted in high Palestinian civilian casualties. The film features interviews with 24 Israeli military or intelligence personnel and claims that over 73,000 Palestinians, including 20,000 children, have been killed in these attacks since the military operation began. Zohar condemned the filmmakers for allegedly acting against their homeland, while the Israeli military dismissed the film's allegations and criticized the use of anonymous testimonies.

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has announced plans to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor following their documentary "NAZA," which won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival and depicts Israel's military actions in Gaza as genocidal. Zohar condemned the film as "vile" and accused the filmmakers of treason, stating that their actions harm the country for the sake of gaining international attention. The 80-minute documentary, which received a 25-minute standing ovation at its premiere, includes testimonials from military personnel and focuses on an AI system called "Lavender" used for targeted killings.

Israeli culture minister Miki Zohar has threatened to strip the citizenship of Oscar-winning directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor over their documentary NAZA, which exposes the Israeli military's actions in Gaza and has garnered significant acclaim, including a special jury prize at the Venice film festival. The film, which features insights from 24 Israeli military whistleblowers, highlights the use of AI in bombings that have resulted in tens of thousands of civilian deaths, including claims of a policy allowing the killing of 500 civilians to target one Hamas member. Following the recent Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, resulting in 1,221 Israeli deaths and the subsequent bombardment of Gaza that has claimed over 73,000 lives, Zohar accused the directors of treason for allegedly harming their homeland to gain international applause.