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Israel Denounces “NAZA” as Distorted, Plans Citizenship Revokes

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 7:57 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Israel Defense Forces issued a 10-page statement calling the documentary “NAZA” distorted, misleading and factually erroneous.
The documentary sparked public protests and threats targeting its creators.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Culture Minister Miki Zohar announced plans to revoke the directors’ Israeli citizenship.
They also announced intent to pass defamation legislation in response to the film.
NAZA opened at number one in Italy, earning roughly €1.1 million.

History

Historical Context

Israel's current proposal to strip citizenship from NAZA documentary directors echoes a broader post-9/11 shift toward using denaturalization as a security tool. After the September 11 attacks, the United Kingdom altered its 2002 law to let the Home Secretary revoke nationality without independent review, sparking a surge in denaturalizations. Such measures clash with post-war liberal norms that view citizenship as a protected right.

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Story summary

The Israel Defense Forces issued a 10-page statement calling the documentary “NAZA” distorted, misleading and factually erroneous.
The documentary sparked public protests and threats targeting its creators.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Culture Minister Miki Zohar announced plans to revoke the directors’ Israeli citizenship.
They also announced intent to pass defamation legislation in response to the film.
NAZA opened at number one in Italy, earning roughly €1.1 million.

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