Netanyahu calls for comprehensive investigation into “NAZA” film participants
Prime minister urges military, Shin Bet and attorney general to pursue alleged security offenses, escalating a dispute over the documentary’s portrayal of Israeli operations in Gaza
Prime Minister Netanyahu called Sunday evening on the IDF chief of staff, the head of the Shin Bet and the attorney general to launch a comprehensive investigation into participants in the documentary “NAZA.”
Netanyahu urged the authorities to prosecute those involved for alleged serious information security offenses, criminal libel and harm to Israel’s diplomatic and security interests.
“The film spins a false, misleading, and biased narrative that slanders the State of Israel and the IDF globally and severely damages Israel’s standing,” Netanyahu said.
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“NAZA,” directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, examines Israeli intelligence and targeting practices during the war in Gaza. Its title derives from a Hebrew acronym meaning “collateral damage.” The documentary features anonymous testimony from 24 people presented as Israeli soldiers and intelligence personnel, including allegations about the use of artificial intelligence in targeting operations and the consequences for civilians. It premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September and received the special jury prize.
The military has rejected the film’s allegations and disputed its account of how strikes are authorized, saying human personnel make targeting decisions. The filmmakers have said their anonymous testimonies were vetted.
Netanyahu’s latest call follows earlier moves by senior Israeli officials to examine possible legal action. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir instructed the military’s chief legal officer to assess potential action concerning the documentary and separately ordered scrutiny of possible classified-information leaks linked to its production.
At that stage, Zamir acknowledged that he had not watched the film, while the military sought access to the complete documentary to respond to its claims.