An Israeli documentary about Gaza is sweeping the world – and Israelis are furious
At the Venice Film Festival earlier this month, the documentary NAZA received a 25-minute standing ovation. In Israel, it’s all anyone’s talking about, even though few have actually seen it. Made by two Israeli filmmakers, Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham, the movie takes place on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, where 24 anonymous Israeli intelligence […]
In Israel, the documentary NAZA, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, has been met with widespread controversy. The film, which features 24 unnamed Israeli intelligence agents and soldiers discussing their actions in Gaza, has garnered a 25-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. However, in Israel, the film has sparked outrage, with few people having actually seen it.
The film's creators have faced severe backlash, including calls for their citizenship to be revoked. The Israeli government has responded with alarm, with the Minister of Culture even suggesting that the filmmakers' nationality be stripped. The documentary has divided the country politically, with some praising the filmmakers for their courage in exposing the Israeli government's actions in Gaza, while others condemn the film as unverified and potentially biased.
Despite the film's limited distribution in Israel, its impact has been significant, with social media users threatening violence against the filmmakers and their families. The situation has intensified as the country heads towards elections, with many Israelis fearing the film may signal the end of their liberal democracy.
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