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Netanyahu orders probe of “NAZA” documentary participants

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC · How we work

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Treason Threat to Filmmakers

Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Attorney Gali Baharav-Miara, IDF chief Eyal Zamir and Shin Bet head David Zini to investigate participants in the documentary “NAZA.”
The film alleges AI-driven strikes killing civilians, and Israel’s response is condemned as intimidation of its creators and journalists.
Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the directors, face possible citizenship revocation and treason charges.
Reporters Without Borders and B’Tselem condemned the intimidation, urging protection of journalistic sources.

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Citizenship Stripping Proposal

On 11 October 2026, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Israeli Defense Forces chief, Shin Bet head, and Attorney General to investigate participants in the documentary “NAZA.”
Netanyahu pledged legislation to strip citizenship from those who defame soldiers; Sports Minister Miki Zohar praised prosecuting filmmakers for defamation.
Israel Defense Forces denied film’s claims, stating AI did not select targets.
Netanyahu called documentary false narrative that defames IDF and harms Israel’s standing.

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Government Film Rebuttal

Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Gali Baharav-Miara, IDF chief Eyal Zamir and Shin Bet head David Zini to investigate NAZA documentary participants.
Attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit testified investigators gathered material on Netanyahu before his authorization and said overreach does not invalidate evidence.
NAZA, a Venice Special Jury Prize winner, features 24 Israeli personnel alleging AI-driven civilian deaths.
Government issued a 17-page rebuttal denying the film’s claims and strike to kill 500 civilians.

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Historical Context

The 1983 Kahan Commission, led by Supreme Court President Yitzhak Kahan, investigated Israel’s indirect role in the Sabra and Shatila massacre that killed roughly 1,300 civilians and forced Defense Minister Ariel Sharon to resign. Netanyahu’s October 2026 order to probe documentary makers echoes that precedent, showing how state-initiated inquiries have been used to curb dissent and reshape legal accountability.

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Treason Threat to Filmmakers

Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Attorney Gali Baharav-Miara, IDF chief Eyal Zamir and Shin Bet head David Zini to investigate participants in the documentary “NAZA.”
The film alleges AI-driven strikes killing civilians, and Israel’s response is condemned as intimidation of its creators and journalists.
Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the directors, face possible citizenship revocation and treason charges.
Reporters Without Borders and B’Tselem condemned the intimidation, urging protection of journalistic sources.

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