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Israeli documentary “NAZA” opens in U.S. theaters, reviving Gaza war debate
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The documentary “NAZA”, in which Israeli military insiders describe what they say was the reckless killing of civilians in Gaza, is opening in U.S. theaters. The Associated Press reported the release is likely to rekindle debate over American military support for Israel ahead of congressional elections. The Israeli military has denied the filmmakers’ findings, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the film antisemitic.
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The documentary “NAZA”, in which Israeli military insiders describe what they say was the reckless killing of civilians in Gaza, is opening in U.S. theaters. The Associated Press reported the release is likely to rekindle the searing debate over America’s military support for Israel ahead of congressional elections. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
According to the AP, the film contends that Israel used sophisticated systems — some operated by artificial intelligence — to hunt and kill suspected militants, carrying out strikes the military knew would kill large numbers of civilians. “NAZA” is named for the Hebrew acronym for collateral damage. The Israeli military has “categorically” denied the filmmakers’ findings and threatened to track down the soldiers who spoke to them. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the film was antisemitic, and a Cabinet minister threatened to strip the filmmakers of their citizenship, the AP reported. Co-director Yuval Abraham fears he will not be able to return home. [ 2 , 3 ]
The film received a record 25-minute standing ovation when it debuted at the Venice Film Festival, where it went on to win the special jury prize, according to the AP and its photo captions. The AP reported that the backlash in Israel, which holds its elections at the end of this month, has been just as strong. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
At the New York Film Festival premiere last month, the AP reported, a few dozen protesters gathered outside showing images of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack that triggered the war. Abraham acknowledged the “massacre” and said it was “completely unjustified.” “But it also cannot justify what you’ve seen in the film … (the) slaughter of so many civilians in Gaza, the massacres at food sites,” he said. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Abraham and co-director Rachel Szor knew the documentary would spark controversy, the AP reported. Their previous film, “No Other Land,” made with two Palestinian filmmakers about the struggles faced by Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, got a similar split-screen reception. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
The AP reported that Israel’s wartime conduct has sparked global outrage, as have the billions of dollars in American military support provided by the Biden and Trump administrations, and that the war has bitterly divided Democrats and some Republicans. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Почему это важно
The film’s U.S. release comes before congressional elections and, as the AP reported, is likely to revive the debate over the billions of dollars in American military support for Israel, which the documents say has divided Democrats and some Republicans. The backlash in Israel is playing out as that country holds its own elections at the end of this month. The coverage is carried by mainstream U.S. outlets that present the dispute as a political and cultural flashpoint rather than a settled factual record.
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- The documentary “NAZA” is opening in U.S. theaters, the AP reported. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The AP said the opening is likely to rekindle the debate over America’s military support for Israel ahead of congressional elections. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The film is named for the Hebrew acronym for collateral damage. [ 2 , 3 ]
- The film contends Israel used sophisticated systems, some operated by artificial intelligence, to hunt and kill suspected militants and carried out strikes the military knew would kill large numbers of civilians. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The Israeli military “categorically” denied the filmmakers’ findings and threatened to track down the soldiers who spoke to them. [ 2 , 3 ]
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the film was antisemitic, and a Cabinet minister threatened to strip the filmmakers of their citizenship. [ 2 , 3 ]
- The film received a record 25-minute standing ovation when it debuted at the Venice Film Festival. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Israel holds its elections at the end of the month of the U.S. opening, the documents say. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
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- “NAZA” is opening in U.S. theaters and, per the AP, is likely to rekindle the debate over U.S. military support for Israel ahead of congressional elections. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The film received a record 25-minute standing ovation at its Venice Film Festival debut and drew a strong backlash in Israel, which holds elections at the end of this month. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The film contends Israel used sophisticated systems, some operated by artificial intelligence, in strikes the military knew would kill large numbers of civilians. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The Israeli military “categorically” denied the filmmakers’ findings, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the film antisemitic. [ 2 , 3 ]
- The war and the billions of dollars in American military support provided by the Biden and Trump administrations have divided Democrats and some Republicans, according to the AP. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
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- Which U.S. theaters the film is opening in, and on what dates. The documents state that the film is opening in U.S. theaters but give no cities, venues or dates.
- Whether the filmmakers’ findings about Israeli strikes are accurate. The Israeli military has denied them “categorically”; the documents include no independent verification.
- Whether co-director Yuval Abraham will be able to return to Israel. The documents say he fears he will not be able to return home; the question is unresolved.
- The exact date of the New York Film Festival premiere. The documents say only that it took place “last month” relative to publication.
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- “NAZA” premiered at the Venice Film Festival and received a record 25-minute standing ovation, according to the AP. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The film received the special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival closing ceremony, according to AP photo captions. [ 1 ]
- At the New York Film Festival premiere, a few dozen protesters gathered outside showing images of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack; co-director Yuval Abraham called the attack a “massacre” and “completely unjustified” while saying it could not justify the civilian deaths shown in the film. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The Associated Press reported that “NAZA” is opening in U.S. theaters and is likely to rekindle debate over U.S. military support for Israel ahead of congressional elections. [ 1 ]
- The Seattle Times published the same AP report. [ 2 ]
- The Boston Globe published the same AP report. [ 3 ]