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NAZA documentary on Gaza AI warfare to stream for free in November
The award-winning documentary NAZA, directed by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, is set for a worldwide theatrical release in over 50 territories before streaming for free on The Guardian’s website in November. The film, which received a 25-minute standing ovation and the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, is based on three years of investigation and testimony from 24 anonymous Israeli military and intelligence sources.
The documentary alleges that the Israeli military uses artificial intelligence systems, such as Lavender, to identify targets in Gaza, leading to significant civilian casualties. The film’s title is an acronym used by Israeli intelligence to denote expected collateral damage.
The release has sparked intense political controversy in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials have condemned the film, with Culture Minister Miki Zohar calling for an investigation into the anonymous sources and suggesting the revocation of the directors' citizenship. The filmmakers have stated that the decision to stream the film for free is intended to spark public discussion and ensure the truth is accessible to everyone.
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Benjamin Netanyahu · Israel · Israel Defense Forces · Lavender · Miki Zohar · Rachel Szor · The Guardian · Venice Film Festival · Yuval Abraham
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 16 SOURCES] The documentary is based on testimony from 24 anonymous Israeli military and intelligence sources. www.sudouest.fr · bahamasspectator.com · dete.gr · haitigazette.com · stvincenttribune.com · +11 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The film won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. www.europesays.com · www.sudouest.fr · dete.gr · giornalemio.it · www.deia.eus · +10 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has called for an investigation into the film's anonymous sources and proceedings to revoke the directors' citizenship. www.sudouest.fr · dete.gr · www.onvolos.gr · rialta.org · www.enlineabc.com.mx · +1 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The film alleges that the Israeli military uses AI systems, such as Lavender, to identify targets in Gaza. stvincenttribune.com · www.europesays.com · www.sudouest.fr · www.thewrap.com · bahamasspectator.com · +10 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The documentary NAZA will be available for free streaming on The Guardian’s website starting in November. stvincenttribune.com · www.sudouest.fr · bahamasspectator.com · dete.gr · haitigazette.com · +8 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The documentary will have a theatrical rollout in more than 50 countries. bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · stvincenttribune.com · www.newarab.com · tob.news
- [● 7 SOURCES] The documentary NAZA has a runtime of 80 minutes. bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · stvincenttribune.com · www.deia.eus · www.noticiasdenavarra.com · +2 more