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Haaretz EnglishSecurity

Culture Minister Requests Shin Bet Probe of Gaza Documentary Directors

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Israel's Culture Minister has asked the Shin Bet security agency to investigate the directors of the Gaza documentary 'NAZA' following its screening at the Venice Film Festival, also threatening to revoke the filmmakers' citizenship.

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  • Culture Minister Miki Zohar requested Shin Bet probe of 'NAZA' documentary directors.
  • The Gaza-focused film received a 25-minute standing ovation at Venice.
  • Minister Zohar also threatened to revoke the filmmakers' citizenship.
  • Over a thousand Israeli filmmakers signed a petition supporting the directors.
  • The investigation request cites the film's content and filmmakers' actions.
Culture Minister Requests Shin Bet Probe of Gaza Documentary Directors
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