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'NAZA' documentary about Gaza war sparks political storm in Israel

Headline from France 24, from the development of Sep 18, 2026

Newest development Sep 24, 2026 · 4 reportsIsrael-Gaza War Documentary ‘NAZA’ Sets Global Theatrical Release Plans

The Israeli filmmakers behind the documentary NAZA may have received a standing ovation at the Venice film festival, they have been facing violent threats to their lives and citizenship at home in Israel.

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    'NAZA' documentary about Gaza war sparks political storm in Israel

    Headline from France 24 ·

  2. “NAZA” could be the tipping point in the public perception of Gaza

    Headline from Salon ·

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    Israel-Gaza War Documentary ‘NAZA’ Sets Global Theatrical Release Plans

    Headline from The Hollywood Reporter ·

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Reports & sources

14 articles, oldest first.

  1. Al Jazeera

    Israel would rather not watch NAZA (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The backlash against the Gaza documentary is part of a broader refusal to confront the reality of the genocide.

  2. Variety

    Gaza Documentary ‘NAZA’ Sets U.S. Theatrical Release Through Self-Distribution Model (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    “NAZA,” the acclaimed and controversial documentary about killings in Gaza, has set a distribution rollout for U.S. theaters starting Sept. 30 via an innovative plan that forgoes selling the film to a studio or independent distributor.

  3. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘NAZA’ Israel-Gaza War Doc Sets U.S. Theatrical Release (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The film from 'No Other Land' directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, has generated backlash and acclaim since its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

  4. Deadline

    Explosive ‘NAZA’ Documentary, Attacked By Israeli Government, To Be Released In U.S. Theaters (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    The investigative documentary NAZA, which caused a sensation at the Venice Film Festival but has been attacked by Israeli politicians including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will soon reach U.S. theaters.

  5. The Guardian

    From ovations in Venice to death threats in Israel: the extreme responses to NAZA documentary (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    As Gaza documentary wins cinematic acclaim, its directors face vitriol in Israel amid a febrile election campaign First there was a moment of stunned silence. Then, in the Sala Grande, the main screening hall of the Venice film festival within the Palazzo del Cinema, the audience stood almost as one…

  6. France 24

    'NAZA' documentary about Gaza war sparks political storm in Israel (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The Israeli filmmakers behind the documentary NAZA may have received a standing ovation at the Venice film festival, they have been facing violent threats to their lives and citizenship at home in Israel.

  7. Berkshire Eagle

    Why Israel fears this searing new documentary (opens Berkshire Eagle)

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    Berkshire Eagle's feed description

    Israel is treating the new documentary “NAZA,” by the Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, less like bad publicity than a national security crisis.

  8. Salt Lake Tribune

    Opinion: Why Israel fears this searing new documentary (opens Salt Lake Tribune)

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    Salt Lake Tribune's feed description

    Opinion: It’s hard to tell whether Israelis are enraged by “NAZA” because they think it’s full of lies, or because they know or fear it’s true.

  9. Salon

    “NAZA” could be the tipping point in the public perception of Gaza (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    As Gaza support builds, the film presents testimony Israel can't easily deny

  10. The New Yorker

    “NAZA” Puts Israel Face to Face with the War in Gaza (opens The New Yorker)

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    The New Yorker's feed description

    In this documentary, Israeli military and intelligence sources reveal systems, policies, and practices that have resulted in high numbers of civilian deaths and widespread destruction.

  11. The Guardian

    Global release announced for acclaimed Gaza documentary NAZA (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Theatrical rollout across 56 territories planned for documentary about Israel’s mass killing of civilians in Gaza before film will stream on Guardian website NAZA, the award-winning documentary from Israeli film-makers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, is set to be released in cinemas in more than 50 c…

  12. Deadline

    The Guardian To Offer ‘NAZA’ For Free On Website After Theatrical Run & Is Exploring Ways To Show Doc In Israel & Palestinian Territories (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    The Guardian and mk2 films have announced global release plans for Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor’s bombshell documentary NAZA. The partners said that The Guardian-produced documentary will be released theatrically from September 28 onwards in more than 50 territories, having secure…

  13. Variety

    Gaza Documentary ‘NAZA’ Set For Global Release Via Innovative Distribution Model That Will Involve Free Viewing Online Following Theatrical Outing (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    “NAZA,” the hot-button documentary about killings in Gaza that won a special jury prize at the recent Venice Film Festival, is set to soon be released theatrically in more than 50 territories and will subsequently be made visible to global audiences for free via the website of British newspaper The …

  14. The Hollywood Reporter

    Israel-Gaza War Documentary ‘NAZA’ Sets Global Theatrical Release Plans (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor’s Venice award winner will hit cinemas in 56 territories from Sept. 28.

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