Brief
Netanyahu orders probe into sources of award‑winning Gaza documentary NAZA
The prime minister demanded a security inquiry and possible prosecutions over the film’s alleged false narrative.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on X that he wants a comprehensive investigation into the anonymous sources featured in the award‑winning documentary NAZA, which alleges the Israeli military used AI‑driven targeting to kill civilians in Gaza.
What happened
NAZA, which won a special jury prize at the Venice International Film Festival and received a 25‑minute standing ovation, draws on testimony from 24 unnamed Israeli military whistleblowers. The film claims the army employed AI systems to target Palestinians, resulting in civilian deaths. In response, Netanyahu posted that the chief of the general staff, the head of Shin Bet and the attorney general should launch the probe and prosecute those involved for information‑security breaches, criminal libel and damage to Israel’s diplomatic interests.
What the reports add
Al‑Jazeera notes that the Israeli military last month “categorically” rejected the whistleblowers’ allegations, calling some claims “absurd” and “contradictory,” and reiterated that strike selection is made by human personnel per its guidelines. The outlet also reports that army chief of staff Eyal Zamir has called for legal action against the film’s participants and ordered an investigation into possible leaks of classified information.
What was said
“I demand that the chief of general staff, the head of the Shin Bet, and the attorney general launch a comprehensive investigation into the participants in the film ‘Naza’ and prosecute them for serious information security violations, criminal libel, and harm to Israel’s diplomatic and security interests,” Netanyahu said on X.
Netanyahu added that the film presents a “false, misleading, and biased narrative” that defames Israel internationally.
How it came about
Earlier Felo coverage reported that the directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor said they consulted over 100 sources for NAZA, while the IDF claimed the film relied on only two dozen troops and contained errors. The documentary’s release has sparked a political storm, with Israeli officials threatening legal action and cultural minister Miki Zohar considering revoking the filmmakers’ citizenship.
Key facts
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for an investigation into the anonymous sources used in the documentary NAZA. (aljazeera.com)
- NAZA won a special jury prize at the Venice International Film Festival and received a 25‑minute standing ovation. (aljazeera.com)
- The Israeli military said it "categorically" rejected the whistleblowers’ allegations and that strike selection is made by human personnel. (aljazeera.com)
Sources
- [1] aljazeera.com — originally reported as “Netanyahu demands probe into sources for award-winning Gaza film NAZA”
