Israeli embassies in UK, US promote copycat NAZA weeks after original's Venice triumph

Israeli embassies in the United States and the UK are promoting a copycat documentary titled "Naza: The Real Story," just a month after the original film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival. The film, directed by Israeli journalists Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, claims to offer a firsthand account from senior Israeli military commanders and intelligence officers involved in Israel's Gaza war.

It features combat footage, declassified materials, captured intelligence, and testimonies from individuals involved in the conflict. The embassies describe the film as setting the record straight and providing context on how the war was fought and the challenges Israeli forces faced. The documentary, which is available in 17 languages, is set to release on September 20, 2026, and can also be watched in theaters.

The embassies' promotion of the film comes amid controversy surrounding the original documentary, which has faced backlash from Israeli politicians, journalists, and members of the public who accuse the directors of treason.

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