Minister vows to revoke citizenship over Venice film
Culture Minister Miki Zohar accuses the creators of Naza of betraying Israel after the documentary won an award at the Venice Film Festival.
Israel’s Culture Minister Miki Zohar has vowed to revoke the Israeli citizenship of directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor following the win of their documentary "NAZA" at the Venice Film Festival. The film, which investigates the ongoing Gaza war and features testimony from Israeli military personnel, won a special jury prize at the prestigious event.
Zohar accused the filmmakers of self-loathing and betrayal of their homeland, stating that they harm Israel for applause from antisemites. The documentary, a follow-up to their previous film "No Other Land," which won the Oscar for best documentary feature in 2025, has faced controversy due to claims from military intelligence officers and soldiers that the IDF approved an airstrike that could kill up to 500 Palestinians. The Israeli Defense Force has denied these allegations.
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