Gaza War Documentary 'NAZA' Sparks Political Storm in Israel Ahead of Elections
Filmmakers behind the film received a standing ovation in Venice but face threats at home, as Netanyahu proposes legislation targeting critics of the IDF, according to France 24.
An Israeli-made documentary called NAZA, which profiles anonymous military sources discussing the killing of civilians in Gaza, has sparked political controversy in Israel a month ahead of key elections, according to France 24.
France 24 reported that the filmmakers received a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival but have faced violent threats to their lives and citizenship at home in Israel.
According to France 24, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he intends to introduce legislation aimed at revoking the citizenship of people who "defame IDF soldiers."
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- 'NAZA' documentary about Gaza war sparks political storm in Israel — France 24 — English
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