"NAZA": Israeli military issues statement on film
The award-winning documentary "NAZA" continues to spark controversy in Israel. The Israeli military has now published a multi-page statement calling the film's portrayal "distorted."
Three Israeli filmmakers have unveiled a documentary titled "NAZA: The Real Story" to directly counter the Venice Film Festival award-winning film "NAZA." The creators - Lt. Col. Roi Danino, Hagai Gutman, and Ariel Averbuch - aim to rebut the original film's allegations of systematic Israeli military misconduct in Gaza. This new documentary features declassified IDF recordings, combat footage, and captured intelligence to present a counter-narrative focused on Hamas' battlefield tactics.
Unlike the original, this film includes interviews with active intelligence officers and frontline military commanders, rather than relying on anonymous whistleblower claims. The filmmakers position this as an "offensive film" rather than a defensive one, seeking to shift Israel's global standing away from being the defendant. They are utilizing digital influencers and international networks to disseminate the documentary to policymakers and journalists worldwide, as the original "NAZA" has gained significant distribution and visibility.
The creators emphasize the urgency behind this project, given the high stakes in shaping the international narrative, and the need to protect the identities of those involved due to the sensitive nature of the materials used in the documentary.
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