The documentary 'NAZA', co‑directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, has drawn international attention after winning an award at the Venice Film Festival. The film presents anonymous Israeli sources who allege that the Israeli military deliberately killed a large number of civilians in Gaza.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he intends to strip citizenship from anyone who "defames" the Israeli army, directly referencing the accusations raised by the film.
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The film’s allegations have placed it at the centre of a political storm in Israel, pitting the filmmakers against the government’s response to perceived criticism of the armed forces.