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"NAZA": Israeli military issues statement on film

Headline from Deutsche Welle

Newest development Oct 2, 2026 · 2 reports"NAZA": Israeli military issues statement on film

The award-winning documentary "NAZA" continues to spark controversy in Israel. The Israeli military has now published a multi-page statement calling the film's portrayal "distorted."

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Developments in this update

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  1. NAZA film-makers say they spoke to more than 100 sources about Israeli actions in Gaza

    Headline from The Guardian ·

  2. Newest

    "NAZA": Israeli military issues statement on film

    Headline from Deutsche Welle ·

Reports & sources

4 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    The IDF Calls Gaza Documentary ‘NAZA’ “Distorted, Misleading and Disingenuous” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The Israeli Defense Force issued an official, extensive rebuttal to the film, which alleges Israel systematically targets civilians in Gaza.

  2. The Guardian

    NAZA film-makers say they spoke to more than 100 sources about Israeli actions in Gaza (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Team behind documentary push back against IDF attempt to discredit its exposure of military systems The team behind the award-winning film NAZA, which details the Israeli military’s targeting policies in Gaza and its alleged acceptance of high numbers of civilian deaths, have revealed they spoke to …

  3. Variety

    IDF Slams ‘NAZA,’ Saying It Presents a ‘Distorted, Misleading and Disingenuous Picture’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    The Israeli Defense Forces has slammed the documentary “NAZA,” calling it “manipulative,” “misleading” and “based on substantial factual errors.” The film premiered at Venice Film Festival last month, where it received a 24.5-minute standing ovation.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    "NAZA": Israeli military issues statement on film (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The award-winning documentary "NAZA" continues to spark controversy in Israel. The Israeli military has now published a multi-page statement calling the film's portrayal "distorted."