{
  "id": 7903950,
  "title": "Netanyahu steps up threats against directors of Gaza documentary 'NAZA'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/netanyahu-steps-up-threats-against-directors-of-gaza-documentary-naza-7903950",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T23:40:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/09/1534435/netanyahu-steps-threats-against-directors-gaza-documentary-naza"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to introduce legislation that could revoke the citizenship of individuals who defame Israeli soldiers. This threat was directed at the directors of the documentary \"NAZA,\" which alleges that Israeli military targeting decisions in Gaza often result in the deaths of mass civilian casualties. The film, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, won a major prize at the Venice Film Festival and has sparked controversy in Israel due to its critical stance on the military. Netanyahu, along with the military, has criticized the documentary, with the military examining potential legal action against those involved. However, the political climate ahead of the October 27 election has also been influenced by the documentary's release. Netanyahu accused some of his election rivals of not taking a strong stance against the film, questioning their fitness for office. He proposed two bills, one to revoke citizenship from those who defame Israeli soldiers, and another to increase statutory damages for defamation claims by 20 times. The bills are aimed at addressing the \"immense damage\" done to soldiers, as Netanyahu stated in a social media video. The three incidents cited include the documentary \"NAZA,\" remarks by a former general about children being killed in war, and a leaked 2024 video showing soldiers abusing a Gaza detainee. The NAZA filmmakers maintain that it is crucial for Israelis to watch and engage with the film's narrative. According to Gaza health authorities, over 73,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed in Israel's military campaign that has devastated much of Gaza. The war began on October 7, 2023, following Hamas's attack on Israel, which resulted in numerous casualties.",
  "summary": "JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Wednesday to pass a law to revoke the citizenship of anyone who defames Israel’s soldiers, his latest threat against the Israeli directors of “NAZA”, a documentary about soldiers’ killing of Gaza civilians.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Documentary alleges Israel bombs Gaza regardless of risk to civilians",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/documentary-alleges-israel-bombs-gaza-regardless-of-risk-to-civilians",
        "published": "2026-09-16T20:36:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Netanyahu steps up threats against directors of Gaza documentary 'NAZA'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/netanyahu-steps-up-threats-against-directors-of-gaza-documentary-naza",
        "published": "2026-09-16T20:46:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "A failed documentary: 'NAZA' plays into the hands of Netanyahu and his fascist acolytes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/a-failed-documentary-naza-plays-into-the-hands-of-netanyahu-and-his",
        "published": "2026-09-16T21:44:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}