A documentary featuring testimony from 24 Israeli military insiders, produced by the Guardian, premiered at the Venice international film festival, presenting what its makers describe as secret systems used by Israel during the war on Gaza.
Key facts
- The documentary, titled NAZA, features testimony from what the Guardian describes as 24 Israeli military insiders involved in surveillance and remote killings.
- The film was produced by the Guardian.
- It was directed by Oscar-winning Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.
- NAZA was shown at the Venice international film festival as the only documentary competing for the Golden Lion award.
- The Guardian's report does not include a response from the Israeli military or government.
A new documentary film presents testimony from Israeli military insiders about what its makers describe as secret systems used in the war on Gaza, according to the Guardian, which produced the film. The Guardian says the documentary examines the mass killing of Palestinian civilians during the conflict.
The film, titled NAZA, draws on testimony from 24 Israeli military insiders who, according to the Guardian, were involved in surveillance and remote killings. Their accounts form the basis of the film’s narrative about the systems deployed during the war.
NAZA was directed by the Oscar-winning Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. The pair have previously received recognition for their filmmaking work.
The documentary premiered at the Venice international film festival, where it was shown on Thursday. According to the Guardian, it was the only documentary competing for the festival’s prestigious Golden Lion award.
The claims contained in the film have not been independently verified by Honest Abe News. The Guardian’s report does not include a response from the Israeli military or government to the testimony presented.
Why it matters
The documentary brings firsthand testimony attributed to Israeli military insiders into a major international forum, offering what its makers present as a rare inside account of the war on Gaza. Its selection to compete for a top festival prize gives the subject significant global visibility.
Frequently asked questions
What is the documentary called and who directed it?
The documentary is called NAZA and was directed by the Oscar-winning Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.
How many insiders provided testimony?
The film features testimony from 24 Israeli military insiders involved in surveillance and remote killings, according to the Guardian.
Where did the film premiere?
NAZA was shown at the Venice international film festival, where it was the only documentary competing for the Golden Lion award.