Israeli official calls for revocation of "NAZA" filmmakers' citizenship

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has vowed to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, creators of the controversial documentary "NAZA," following its win at the Venice International Film Festival. The documentary, which features interviews with 24 alleged Israeli military and intelligence whistleblowers, alleges the use of AI-powered targeting systems in Gaza to kill Palestinian civilians.

Zohar described the filmmakers' actions as a "betrayal of the state" and accused them of "self-loathing," adding he would take immediate steps to revoke their Israeli citizenship. Revoking citizenship requires the government to submit a request to the Interior Minister, who must then obtain approval from the Justice Minister. Zohar has contacted officials to investigate the filmmakers' actions, including the sourcing and publication of the documentary materials.

Other Israeli officials, including far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, have also criticized the filmmakers, accusing them of aiding their enemies. The Israeli military has expressed skepticism about the documentary, stating that the identities of the whistleblowers cannot be verified and denying any deliberate targeting of civilians.