Israeli Documentary "Naza" Faces Police Complaint Over Leaked Military Information

A public controversy surrounding the Israeli documentary "Naza" has escalated with a police complaint filed by attorney and social media personality Raz Atia. Atia visited a police station on Tuesday to submit the complaint, urging authorities to investigate the film's creation and global distribution.

The documentary, created by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shore, recently won the jury prize at the Venice Film Festival and has since sparked significant debate within Israel and internationally. Atia's complaint asks the police to examine whether any laws were violated during the collection of materials, testimonies, and information concerning IDF operations and military systems, as well as during the film's subsequent publication and dissemination abroad.

Atia specifically wants the investigation to determine how the filmmakers obtained their information and if the film revealed any prohibited classified material. "Naza" features testimonies from soldiers and intelligence officers detailing IDF activities during the recent conflict in Gaza, including serious allegations about the use of force, target selection, and civilian casualties. The IDF has officially rejected the claims presented in the film.

Atia emphasized that the investigation should not only focus on the filmmakers' conduct but also on the circumstances under which the testimonies and materials were gathered and transferred to them. The core question, according to Atia, is whether information was provided or published in violation of Israeli law. He stated that while freedom of expression is important, it should not come at the expense of national security or IDF soldiers' well-being, asserting that "there is a line that must not be crossed."

"An international award does not grant immunity from Israeli law," Atia added. "If everything was done legally, the investigation will determine that. If lines were crossed and information was revealed that should not have been, the Israeli public is entitled to know, and law enforcement must act."