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Netanyahu Moves to Revoke “NAZA” Directors’ Citizenship

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 3:19 PM UTC · How we work

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Netanyahu Revokes Citizenship

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to revoke citizenship of directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.
Their documentary “NAZA” won the Special Jury Prize at Venice on Sept. 10, 2026.
Culture Minister Miki Zohar called the film treason and urged stripping the directors’ citizenship.
IDF Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered a probe, labeling the claims “blood libel.”
1,500 Israeli filmmakers and 43 groups signed petitions supporting the directors and demanding free expression.

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Filmmakers Adopt Self-Distribution

Filmmakers are using a self-distribution model in the United States, bypassing traditional studio deals.
The Guardian and French company mk2 are coordinating U.S. and international partners for the rollout.
NAZA will open at New York’s IFC Center on Sept. 30 and in Los Angeles on Oct. 9.
The documentary’s North American premiere is scheduled for the New York Film Festival on Sept. 26.
Oscar-winner Jonathan Glazer serves as executive producer, adding high-profile backing.

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Netanyahu Revokes Citizenship

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to revoke citizenship of directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.
Their documentary “NAZA” won the Special Jury Prize at Venice on Sept. 10, 2026.
Culture Minister Miki Zohar called the film treason and urged stripping the directors’ citizenship.
IDF Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered a probe, labeling the claims “blood libel.”
1,500 Israeli filmmakers and 43 groups signed petitions supporting the directors and demanding free expression.

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