NAZA film-makers address threats at documentary’s New York City premiere

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   NAZA filmmakers face threats at NYC premiere

   The documentary 'NAZA' about Israel's actions in Gaza premiered in New York City, drawing a sold-out crowd and protests. Filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor defended their findings amid threats from Israeli officials. The film features testimony from Israeli military insiders about civilian deaths in Gaza.

   Why it matters

   The documentary 'NAZA' explores Israel's military actions in Gaza, featuring testimony from 24 Israeli military insiders. The film's premiere in New York City was met with protests and threats against the filmmakers. The controversy surrounding 'NAZA' highlights the ongoing tensions and debates about Israel's actions in Gaza.

   What is confirmed

   • The documentary 'NAZA' premiered in New York City, drawing a sold-out crowd and protests.
   • Filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor defended their findings amid threats from Israeli officials.
   • The film features testimony from 24 Israeli military insiders about civilian deaths in Gaza.
   • Israeli officials have threatened to strip the filmmakers of their citizenship.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Israeli Americans protested the 'NAZA' premiere by screening October 7 footage outside the theater.

   What to watch next

   • The filmmakers' response to the threats and protests
   • The impact of the documentary on public opinion and policy
   • The Israeli government's official response to the documentary and the threats against the filmmakers
   Sources used for this update (23)

   1. jewishcurrents.org — NAZA Will Change How Americans Think About Israel
   2. The Conversation — In ‘NAZA,’ Israeli whistleblowers’ revelations about civilian deaths in Gaza reflect a longer history of Palestinian isolation
   3. Deadline — Threats Against 'NAZA' Directors Must Stop, IDA Tells Israel
   4. Variety — Israeli Americans Protest ‘NAZA’ by Screening October 7 Footage Outside New York Premiere: ‘Compassion For Palestinian Civilians Doesn’t Require Us to Erase October 7’
   5. The Guardian — NAZA film-makers address threats at documentary’s New York City premiere
   6. timesofisrael.com — Israelis in New York protest against North America premier of ‘NAZA’
   7. Variety — 'NAZA' Co-Director Yuval Abraham Calls Out U.S. Government for 'Funding' Israel's Destruction of Gaza
   8. The Jerusalem Post — Israeli, Jewish protesters rally against NYC 'NAZA' screening, display October 7 massacre footage
   9. Haaretz — 'A Film Full of Lies': Protesters Denounce 'NAZA' Outside New York Premiere
   10. www.jta.org — ‘NAZA’ documentary draws sold-out crowd – and protests – at US premiere
   11. The Times of Israel — NAZA’s claims about IDF conduct in Gaza are grave. So are the film’s journalistic flaws
   12. israelpalestinenews.org — Netanyahu says, “It’s the opposite of genocide”; UN says Gaza economy is world’s ‘most severe c....
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