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Documentary ‘NAZA’ Sparks Political Controversy in Israel

The Venice-awarded film 'NAZA' accuses the Israeli army of civilian deaths in Gaza, sparking a heated political controversy in Israel with threats from Prime Minister Netanyahu.


Youssef Mansour
Youssef Mansour
September 19, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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The documentary “NAZA,” directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, is at the center of a political controversy in Israel.

Awarded at the Venice Film Festival, this film presents anonymous Israeli sources accusing the Israeli army of intentionally killing numerous civilians in Gaza.

In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Wednesday his intention to “strip citizenship” from those who “defame” the Israeli army.

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