NAZA documentary about IDF tactics in Gaza prompts 'treason' accusations in Israel - ABC News

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Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor’s NAZA accuses the IDF of systematic mass civilian killings in Gaza, sparking a fierce backlash in Israel where critics label it treason and government officials call for investigations into both the filmmakers and soldiers who contributed. Prime Minister Netanyahu and other leaders condemn the film, while the IDF chief and right-wing figures suggest it defames soldiers and could influence upcoming elections.

NAZA documentary about IDF tactics in Gaza prompts 'treason' accusations in Israel - ABC News # NAZA documentary about IDF tactics in Gaza prompts 'treason' accusations in Israel By Middle East correspondent Caitlin Kelly and Sami Sockol Posted Sat 19 Sep 2026 at 10:23am Sat 19 Sep 2026 at 10:23am Sat 19 Sep 2026 at 10:23am Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor have been accused of being "traitors" to Israel. (AP: Ariel Schalit) ## In short: Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor made a documentary, NAZA, that accuses the Israeli army of systematic mass civilian killings in Gaza. NAZA won the prestigious Special Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival, and was met with a 25-minute standing ovation. ## What's next? Critics in Israel have seen the film as an act of treason and it has prompted calls from the government for a secret-service investigation into the filmmakers and the soldiers who spoke to them. A documentary revealing how Israel's military has waged a deadly campaign in Gaza has prompted a fierce backlash, with protesters accusing the filmmakers of "treason". NAZA, by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, accuses the Israeli army of systematic mass civilian killings in Gaza. The film's title comes from an Israeli military acronym derived from the Hebrew term "nezek agavi", or "collateral damage". It draws on descriptions by unidentified Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers of an AI-assisted system that identifies targets using data gathered from thousands of hacked mobile phones. NAZA won the prestigious Special Jury Prize…

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