Cinemas cancel screenings of NAZA following threats against filmmakers

The documentary NAZA, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, is being pulled from Dutch cinemas around October 7 following threats directed at the filmmakers and their families. This date marks three years since the Hamas attacks in Israel, and the release was perceived by some as insensitive to the victims' relatives. The film has recently caused significant public tension, including an incident in Delft where a woman was confronted by audience members after speaking about her husband and son, who were killed during the October 7 attacks.

NAZA explores the use of artificial intelligence by the Israeli military to target Hamas members, a practice that resulted in numerous civilian casualties. Despite the controversy and strong opposition from the Israeli government, which has threatened legal and financial repercussions for the creators, the documentary has been widely viewed in dozens of theaters across the Netherlands and other European countries. It previously received the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.