Israeli ministers seek to revoke filmmakers’ citizenship over Gaza AI-targeting documentary
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar and other ministers are seeking to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their documentary “Naza” premiered at the Venice Film Festival, winning a special jury prize. The film features Israeli soldiers describing AI-based targeting systems in Gaza, which the filmmakers argue enabled mass civilian killings. Far-right protesters gathered outside Szor’s parents’ home, shouting “Death to the traitors.” Prime Minister Netanyahu called the film “shocking incitement” and plans legislation against those who defame the army.
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Documentary 'Naza' Sparks Death Threats and Far-Right Protests in Israel Ahead of Elections
The documentary film 'Naza,' directed by Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham, has ignited a political firestorm in Israel. The film features testimony from two dozen Israeli soldiers and intelligence officers describing a high tolerance for civilian casualties in Gaza, including the use of AI-supported warfare. Following its screening at the Venice Film Festival, far-right activists, led by activist Mordechai David, gathered outside the home of Szor's parents, shouting 'Death to the traitors.' Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has threatened to revoke the filmmakers' citizenship, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the film 'shocking incitement' and plans legislation against those who defame the army. The military denies the film's accusations. The protests occurred as Israel is in the midst of an election campaign, with elections scheduled for October 27. Many protesters admitted they had not seen the film.
Documentary 'Naza' Sparks Death Threats and Right-Wing Protests in Israel
The documentary film 'Naza,' directed by Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham, has sparked outrage in Israel. The film features two dozen Israeli soldiers and intelligence officers describing high tolerance for civilian casualties in Gaza and calculated killing in AI-supported warfare. Far-right activists, led by activist Mordechai David, gathered outside the parental home of director Rachel Szor in a Tel Aviv suburb, shouting 'Death to the traitors.' Around 40-50 protesters attended, none of whom had seen the film. Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar announced plans to revoke the filmmakers' citizenship, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the documentary 'shocking incitement' and plans legislation against Israelis who defame the army. The military denies all accusations. The controversy comes as Israel prepares for elections on October 27.
Israeli minister seeks to revoke citizenship of Gaza documentary filmmakers
Israel's Culture Minister Miki Zohar has called for the citizenship of Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor to be revoked over their documentary 'Naza', which accuses the Israeli army of mass civilian killings in Gaza using AI-powered targeting systems. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival, winning a special jury prize. Zohar described the film as containing 'false and distorted' claims and cited Israel's Citizenship Law allowing revocation for 'breach of allegiance'. The IDF initially rejected the allegations, later inviting filmmakers to show the full film for a fact-based discussion. Former Israeli officials Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman also criticized the documentary. Over 700 film industry members signed a petition supporting the filmmakers, who previously won an Oscar for 'No Other Land'. The filmmakers have not yet responded to the threats.
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Israeli ministers seek to revoke filmmaker's citizenship over documentary on AI targeting in Gaza
Israeli ministers are seeking to revoke the citizenship of filmmaker Yuval Abraham following the release of his documentary 'Naza' at the Venice Film Festival. The film, co-produced with The Guardian, features interviews with Israeli soldiers who describe the AI-based targeting systems used by the Israeli Air Force in Gaza, which the filmmakers argue enabled mass killing of Palestinian civilians as part of genocidal warfare. The Israeli Foreign Ministry plans a global PR campaign against the film. The commentary by Yossi Bartal in taz draws a parallel to Germany's recent repressive handling of citizenship. The article notes that the film has brought the topic into the Israeli public sphere, with right-wing activists attacking it without having seen it.
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A commentary by Yossi Bartal in taz.de reports that Israeli ministers are seeking to revoke the citizenship of filmmaker Yuval Abraham following his documentary 'Naza,' which exposes the AI-based targeting systems used by the Israeli Air Force in Gaza. The film, co-produced with The Guardian, features interviews with Israeli soldiers describing how they identified massive numbers of targets, resulting in high rates of collateral damage that the filmmakers argue amounts to genocidal warfare. The article notes that the film has sparked controversy and brought the issue into Israeli public discourse, with the author drawing a parallel to Germany's recent repressive handling of citizenship. The commentary criticizes the Israeli government's response as an attempt to silence dissent.
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