Filmmaker Fears Return to Israel After "Nezar" Controversy

Filmmaker Yuval Abraham, whose documentary "Nezar" has sparked global controversy, expressed fears of returning to Israel in an interview with Channel 13's Raviv Drucker. The film, which presents testimonies from 24 soldiers of Unit 8200, alleges that the IDF committed war crimes and genocide in Gaza during the "Swords of Iron" war. Abraham stated that the soldiers interviewed did not see the full film before giving their testimonies and that the film focuses on the October 7th massacre.

When questioned by Drucker about why the film didn't compare IDF actions to those of foreign armies dealing with terror organizations embedded in civilian populations, Abraham retorted, "When you make a film about war crimes in Gaza, which you haven't done for three years, you're welcome to make that comparison." The film, a co-production with The Guardian, has garnered significant criticism in Israel.

Abraham revealed that he has received threats and that his social media accounts have been targeted with attacks, including images of himself and his mother. He shared his desire to return to his home in Israel but is afraid of facing an "angry and violent mob" and being unable to live in the country. "Nezar" previously won the Critics' Award at the Venice Film Festival.

The documentary features interviews with individuals who claim involvement in "war crimes and genocide" while describing destruction, shelling, and assassinations in Gaza.