Hostage Survivor Slams 'Nazi' Film Creators as Antisemitic

Former hostage Lyri Albag has fiercely criticized Yuval Avraham, one of the creators of the controversial film "N.Z.A.," which has been awarded at the Venice Film Festival. Albag, who survived Hamas captivity, accused Avraham and the film's team of antisemitism and betraying their own people.

The film "N.Z.A.," reportedly featuring testimonies from former IDF soldiers and officers, alleges that the Israeli military systematically and intentionally kills civilians. Albag countered these claims in a strong social media post, emphasizing the harsh reality of Hamas captivity.

"Do you know that even if you had only been in the army for two weeks and were released due to your political views, if you fell into Hamas captivity, you would have been considered a soldier anyway?" Albag wrote, addressing Avraham. "That's how they would have tortured you, for being a soldier." She further questioned Avraham's actions, asking if he would have joined the "struggle for Palestinian liberation" and harmed his own people if he were in the Gaza envelope on October 7th.

Albag concluded her post by stating, "You sold your people for people who wish for your death, and for that, there is no forgiveness." She questioned how such individuals hold Israeli citizenship and suggested they should be expelled from the country.

The film has sparked significant controversy, with critics labeling it antisemitic and a betrayal of Israel. The IDF spokesperson has also responded to the film, though the specifics of that response were not detailed in this report.