{
  "id": 11170374,
  "title": "NAZA: Documentary on Gaza beats Avengers re-release to top Italian box office",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/naza-documentary-on-gaza-beats-avengers-re-release-to-top-italian-box",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T10:27:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/naza-beats-new-avengers-movie-top-box-office-italy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A documentary on Gaza called NAZA has topped the Italian box office, surpassing a re-release of the Avengers: Endgame film. Directed by award-winning filmmakers Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham, NAZA delves into the use of AI-powered systems in Israel's war in Gaza and the allegations that high numbers of Palestinian civilian deaths were considered in military targeting decisions. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival and received a record-breaking standing ovation, surpassing even the reception for the 2024 film The Voice of Hind Rajab. Since winning the Special Jury Prize, Israeli politicians and the general public have criticized the filmmakers, accusing them of treason and calling for their citizenship to be revoked.",
  "summary": "NAZA: Documentary on Gaza beats Avengers re-release to top Italian box office Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 10/01/2026 - 10:15 Award-winning documentary smashes Avengers: Endgame Encore, with screenings in other countries due this month Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham on stage at the NAZA premiere during the 64th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall in New York City, 26 September…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}