Israeli directors face threats after Gaza film ‘NAZA’ ignites nationalist outrage, political storm
JERUSALEM, Sept 18 — On a street in southern Israel, a graffiti artist paints a mural depicting the filmmakers beh...
On the streets of southern Israel, a mural depicting the creators of the documentary "NAZA" has been painted with red targets and branded with the word "TRAITORS". This act is not a tribute, but a response to the film that has ignited nationalist outrage and a political storm in Israel, especially as the country prepares for its close-fought elections.
The documentary uses anonymous military sources to discuss Israel's alleged killing of civilians in Gaza. The filmmakers, Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, have faced an onslaught of threats and intimidation, including a gathering organized by a far-right influencer outside Szor's parents' home in central Israel, where protesters shouted, "You're not welcome here!"
Despite broad condemnation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to introduce legislation that could revoke citizenship from those who "defame IDF soldiers." The film's creators, currently abroad, have received a torrent of insults, with one graffiti artist expressing zero sympathy for their pro-Palestinian viewpoints. The film's handling of sensitive issues, such as civilian casualties and the use of anonymous sources, has sparked fierce debate and controversy, reflecting the deep divisions in Israeli society following the Hamas attack in October 2023.
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