Hamas Calls for International Prosecution Based on 'NAZA' Film Evidence

Hamas has issued a statement calling for international legal action based on evidence presented in the documentary film "NAZA." The film, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, features testimonies from 24 Israeli intelligence officers and soldiers involved in surveillance, target selection, and strikes in the Gaza Strip.

According to Hamas's statement, these individuals provide "serious testimonies" regarding the killing of Palestinian civilians. The testimonies are considered significant because they originate from individuals within the Israeli military and security apparatus who participated in operational systems. The film reportedly reveals the use of the term "NAZA" to designate "civilians expected to be killed" during strikes, as well as the methods and systems employed for remote attacks.

Hamas asserts that these revelations necessitate an independent and serious international investigation. The group urges the International Criminal Court, UN bodies, and relevant human rights organizations to document the evidence from the film and use it in ongoing investigations and prosecution proceedings concerning alleged war crimes and ethnic cleansing against civilians in Gaza.

The statement highlights the film's significant international reception at the Venice festival, including a 25-minute standing ovation, as indicative of the evidence's impact. Hamas views this as a demonstration of the role of journalism and documentary filmmaking in exposing facts and countering denial, and in bringing the suffering of victims to global public attention.

Furthermore, Hamas calls for concrete measures to protect Palestinian civilians and halt attacks against them, emphasizing that the "NAZA" film's revelations should serve as a basis for further investigation and prosecution to ensure justice for victims and accountability for those responsible for alleged war crimes, genocide, and violations.