Joint Support from Israeli Filmmakers for the Directors of the NAZA Documentary

More than 200 Israeli filmmakers, including well-known names, have signed a joint statement to defend freedom of expression and support the directors of the NAZA documentary.

Joint Statement from Israeli Filmmakers

More than 200 Israeli directors and filmmakers, including world-renowned figures such as Ari Folman, Michal Aviad, Shlomi Elkabetz, and Ran Tal, signed a joint statement.

While the published statement aimed to defend freedom of expression and stand with colleagues, it emphasized that the primary duty of art and journalism is to hold up a mirror to society.

Harsh Reactions from Political Figures

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video targeting the NAZA documentary for documenting events in Gaza, describing the situation as shocking.

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar demanded that directors Abraham and Szor be stripped of their citizenship, accusing them of treason against the state.

Content of the NAZA Documentary

Based on the testimonies of 24 soldiers who served in the Israeli army and military intelligence, NAZA addresses the systematic mechanism of events in the region.

Interviewees in the documentary state that artificial intelligence was used to determine targets and that attacks continued despite civilian casualties, while the army denies the allegations.

Defense of the Directors and Media Debates

Yuval Abraham, one of the documentary's directors, stated that the Israeli media ignores civilian deaths.

While journalist Raviv Drucker criticized the documentary for lacking evidence, Abraham stated that the project was made in collaboration with The Guardian and that sources were verified by editors.