Yuval Abraham
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Israeli documentary Naza draws crowds in France and Italy as Netanyahu seeks to prosecute its sources
Israel's government wants the film's two directors stripped of citizenship and the 24 anonymous former soldiers and officers prosecuted, while the documentary fills cinemas in France and Italy.
- Oct 9
NAZA documentary on Gaza killings opens in French cinemas on 12 October
The film accuses the Israeli army of knowingly killing many civilians in Gaza and gets a restricted run of 500 screenings in France. Free online streaming follows in November, according to Le Monde.
- Oct 8
Israel promotes counter-film and threatens directors of Gaza documentary NAZA
Benjamin Netanyahu's office awarded creators of a counter-film on 8 October 2026, while Israeli officials moved to strip citizenship from NAZA directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor following their investigation into airstrike civilian casualty thresholds.
- Oct 2
Israeli military rejects targeting claims in award-winning Gaza documentary NAZA
The Israel Defense Forces issued a multi-page statement disputing allegations in the Venice prize-winning documentary NAZA, which details military strike decisions in Gaza through testimonies from 24 anonymous soldiers.
- Sep 30
Whistleblower film Naza sparks backlash in Israel over AI targeting claims in Gaza
The documentary Naza features 24 Israeli military personnel detailing the use of artificial intelligence in Gaza airstrikes, drawing awards abroad and condemnation from Israeli officials.
- Sep 24
Venice-awarded Gaza documentary NAZA to stream free online following Israeli political backlash
Documentary NAZA, which features 24 Israeli military personnel alleging widespread civilian targeting in Gaza, will stream free online in November 2026 after its theatrical release.
- Sep 13
Netanyahu proposes stripping citizenship of filmmakers behind Venice-awarded Gaza documentary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced legislation to revoke citizenship from critics of the military after the documentary NAZA won the Special Jury Prize in Venice for reporting on civilian casualties in Gaza.
- Sep 2
Maggie Gyllenhaal cites systemic barriers as two women compete for Golden Lion at Venice
Speaking at the opening of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Wednesday, jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal addressed systemic obstacles facing female filmmakers, with only two women among 21 directors competing for the Golden Lion.
