Israeli Military Figures Should Testify on "NZA" Film Allegations or Face Prosecution, Says Editor

Shimon Elkabets, a former head of the Culture Administration and Israeli Film Council, has called on the IDF Chief of Staff and head of Military Intelligence to investigate soldiers who appeared in the controversial film "NZA." The film features blurred figures with distorted voices alleging that the Israeli military engages in genocide and intentional killings. Elkabets, drawing on his extensive experience in media and arts, asserted that while he strongly supports freedom of expression and artistic creation, the claims made in "NZA" are slanderous and false.

He specifically urged an investigation into soldiers, reportedly from the elite Unit 8200, whose testimonies are featured in the film. Elkabets criticized the intelligence community, particularly Unit 8200, for its failures leading up to the October 7th attacks, suggesting its commanders need to reflect on how they missed warnings.

Elkabets proposed that if the soldiers who testified are telling the truth about intentional killings, they should be granted protection by military legal counsel and encouraged to reveal what they know. Conversely, if their claims are untrue, or if they were not present in operational rooms or involved in decision-making as they claim, they should be prosecuted for damaging Israel's reputation and its soldiers. He questioned the loyalty of these soldiers, suggesting their actions cause significant harm rather than merely incidental damage, and likened them to "rats" who betray their country.