By Philip Phi
Posted Sep 24, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The documentary film “NAZA” (an acronym for Nezek Agavi, meaning “collateral damage” in Hebrew) has sparked significant controversy. Directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, it reportedly features interviews with 24 anonymous Israeli military and intelligence members. These individuals claim that artificial intelligence (AI) and automated surveillance are integrated into military targeting systems used by Israeli forces in Gaza. They also allege that these operations, resulting in the deaths of thousands of Palestinian civilians as “collateral damage,” have government approval.
Despite the film having not been widely viewed, its premiere at the Venice Film Festival was met with a record 25-minute standing ovation. However, it has since faced escalating condemnation and threats. Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has called for the filmmakers’ citizenship to be revoked, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed legislation against those who “defame” Israeli soldiers. The Israel Defence Force (IDF) Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, has stated that the military will use “every tool at its disposal” against the film. Additionally, far-right activists have issued threats against the filmmakers and their families.
The film’s controversy is not solely due to its content but also because it brings allegations of genocide from outside Israel into the Israeli community, potentially fostering internal accountability. This response from Israeli leaders and their supporters can be likened to a conditioned reflex, reacting strongly to perceived threats to their narrative.
The situation highlights a significant tension between documenting alleged war crimes and the political and social dynamics within Israel and the broader Zionist movement. As the world watches, the unfolding events underscore the complexities of addressing such serious allegations within the framework of international law and human rights, calling for truth, mercy, and justice as emphasized in biblical principles like Micah 6:8 and Proverbs 18:17.
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