By Philip Phi
Posted Sep 25, 2026 at 4:57 PM
In recent developments, the documentary film *NAZA* (Nezek Agavi, meaning “collateral damage” in Hebrew), directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, has sparked significant controversy. The film includes interviews with 24 anonymous Israeli military and intelligence members who discuss the integration of artificial intelligence and automated surveillance in military targeting systems used by Israeli forces in Gaza. These sources allege government approval of operations resulting in the deaths of thousands of Palestinian civilians as “collateral damage.”
Since its premiere at the Venice Film Festival, where it received a record 25-minute standing ovation, the filmmakers have faced a campaign of condemnation and threats. Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has called for their citizenship to be revoked, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans for legislation targeting those who “defame” Israeli soldiers. IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated that the military would use “every tool at its disposal” against the film.
The filmmakers have also received threats from far-right activists, including calls for them to be hunted and harmed, extending to threats against their families. Despite the availability of documentation on Israel’s actions in Gaza from Palestinian journalists and other sources, the film’s focus on bringing allegations from within the Israeli community has intensified the backlash.
The film’s impact lies in its potential to open a dialogue within Israel about its military actions, challenging the normalization of these practices. This response from Israeli leaders and their supporters can be seen as a conditioned reaction to perceived threats to their narrative. The situation highlights the tension between accountability and the mechanisms of escalation and normalization, as described by the Wired to Steal model, a framework for understanding colonial expansion.
In this context, the biblical call for justice and accountability, as reflected in Micah 6:8, resonates with the need for truth and mercy in addressing such complex and painful issues.
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