The decision to bypass traditional distribution follows intense backlash from Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has threatened legislative action against citizens deemed to be defaming the Israel Defense Forces. Since the film's debut at the Venice Film Festival, where it earned the Special Jury Prize, the filmmakers have faced hostile rhetoric, with protesters targeting Szor's family home and security concerns rising for their colleagues at +972 Magazine.
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Filmmakers to Release Gaza Documentary for Free Amid Government Threats
Facing accusations of blood libel and government threats to revoke their citizenship, Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor are moving to make their acclaimed documentary NAZA available online for free. The film, which features testimonies on military operations in Gaza, will be accessible starting in November.
NAZA investigates the military's rules of engagement in Gaza, specifically detailing the use of artificial intelligence in targeting and the authorization of high civilian casualty counts for individual strikes. Abraham maintains that the project is intended to spark a necessary public discussion regarding the conduct of the war. While the documentary prepares for a North American premiere and a wider international release, the creators are simultaneously offering it to Israeli theaters at no cost, effectively challenging local venues to screen the controversial testimonies despite the mounting political pressure.
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