nuSep 17, 2026, 10:25

Netanyahu seeks legal change to demand higher damages from filmmakers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to increase legal damages for defamation to punish the creators of a new documentary that alleges the Israeli military intentionally targets civilians in Gaza. Filmmakers Yuval Abram and Rachel Szor face harsh criticism and threats of legal action from government and military officials following the film's success at the Venice Film Festival.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to seek legal changes to increase potential damages for defamation by up to twenty times, specifically targeting filmmakers Yuval Abram and Rachel Szor. The filmmakers recently produced the documentary NAZA, which features testimony from twenty-four Israeli military whistleblowers alleging that the Israel Defense Forces intentionally target civilians during operations in Gaza. The title of the film refers to a military term used for collateral damage.

The documentary, which recently earned the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, has faced harsh condemnation from Israeli officials. Minister of Culture Miki Zohar has accused the pair of high treason and suggested revoking their citizenship. Meanwhile, top military leadership has demanded to review all raw footage used in the production. The directors, known for their Oscar-winning work on the West Bank, created the film in secrecy while facing intense political pressure from the state regarding the accusations presented in the project.

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