Israel-Gaza War: The Gaza war documentary ‘NAZA’ has won a Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. The Israeli government has criticised the film and its makers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the movie of being part of efforts to spread hatred against Jews around the world.
More than 73,700 Palestinians have been killed during Israel’s war in the territory, with most of those killed being civilians, according to health authorities.
In a letter to Israel’s Interior Ministry, he said, “The claims made in the film are false and distorted. The Israeli government has also sought legal action against those who made the documentary. Culture Minister Miki Zohar has asked officials to investigate how the filmmakers obtained the material used in the film and who was behind it. I completely reject the attempt to portray IDF soldiers and the State of Israel as people who deliberately commit crimes. The Israeli government has also raised the possibility of action under the country’s citizenship law. Zohar referred to provisions that allow citizenship to be revoked in cases involving a breach of loyalty to the State of Israel. The controversy comes against the backdrop of the heavy death toll in Gaza. The war has also left large parts of the besieged territory in ruins.
Filmmakers defend the documentary
After all, our country is committing these crimes,” he said. Abraham defended the film during his speech at the Venice Film Festival. “We believe that denying a crime is what allows that crime to continue, and that is why it is very important for Israelis to see this film.
