Israeli Military Systems in Gaza Become Subject of Documentary in Venice
Secret systems used by Israel in its operations in Gaza have come to light with a new documentary screened at the Venice Film Festival.
Directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the documentary titled NAZA premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and features the testimonies of 24 Israeli military personnel.
Production Premiering at the Festival
The documentary NAZA, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, met audiences at the Venice International Film Festival as the sole documentary competing for the Golden Lion.
The production was prepared in partnership with the Guardian and brought wide-ranging testimonies to cinema through covertly conducted filming.
Details of Secret Systems
Israeli intelligence officers and soldiers speaking in the film explained that artificial intelligence-based secret systems were used to identify low-ranking targets.
Among the details conveyed was the knowledge that the families of individuals bombed in their homes at night would also lose their lives in the attacks.
Phone Interceptions and Demolitions
It was stated that the Israeli army hacked phones to determine the locations of target individuals and listened to their conversations with their families.
The documentary also includes first-hand accounts regarding the destruction of neighborhoods, the burning of civilians' homes, and events at a food distribution center.
Directors' Statements and Crew
Speaking at the press conference, director Yuval Abraham stated that the officers explained how the systems worked and what they did.
While James Wilson undertook the production of the documentary, Jonathan Glazer served as the executive producer.