Israeli minister threatens to strip Israeli film-makers of citizenship over Gaza documentary NAZA
Miki Zohar accuses Oscar-winning directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor of ‘treason against the state’
TL;DR
- Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has called for the citizenship of documentary directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor to be revoked, accusing them of "treason against the state."
- The documentary "NAZA," produced by The Guardian, reportedly details AI-powered targeting systems used by Israel in Gaza that have resulted in tens of thousands of civilian deaths.
- One source in the film claims approval was given to kill 500 civilians to eliminate one Hamas member.
- The film won a special jury prize at the Venice film festival and received a 25-minute standing ovation.
- Other Israeli ministers, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, have also criticized the directors.
- Israeli law allows for the revocation of citizenship for acts of treason or lack of loyalty, though it is rarely applied.
- Abraham stated that their actions are taken within a system of "Jewish-Israeli supremacy" and contrasted their safety with the dangers faced by Palestinian journalists.
- The Israeli military has rejected the allegations in "NAZA," questioning the use of anonymous testimonies.
- The article notes that over 73,000 deaths have been reported in Gaza during the current conflict, with the vast majority being civilian casualties.