Aviv Geffen Slams "Dozens of Ways to Kill a Palestinian" Film Creators

Israeli singer Aviv Geffen has sharply criticized the creators of the documentary film "Dozens of Ways to Kill a Palestinian" (Naza), accusing them of fabricating claims and disrespecting fallen soldiers and murdered families. Geffen's remarks came after his sister, Shira, signed a petition supporting the film's creators, Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shore.

"I sang about the graves of entire families who were slaughtered and soldiers who died because they maintained the purity of arms," Geffen wrote, adding, "They will no longer get to applaud Yuval Abraham's film. They were found with their hands tied." The film reportedly features testimonies from Israeli soldiers and officers alleging systematic harm to civilians in Gaza, approval of extensive harm to innocents, and the use of artificial intelligence in warfare. The identities of the individuals in the film are obscured, preventing independent verification of their claims.

Following the controversy, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir convened a special consultation with senior military officials. Zamir characterized the film as a "deliberate attempt to directly harm the legitimacy of the IDF and the State of Israel" and instructed the Military Advocate General to explore legal actions against those involved. Zamir stated, "Based on the publications so far, this is not a film criticizing the IDF, nor an attempt to ascertain the truth. It is based on blood libels, deliberate distortion of reality, and false and serious accusations against IDF soldiers and their commanders."

Additionally, Zamir ordered an investigation into information security, specifically the potential leak of classified materials used in the film's production. He also directed the formation of a multi-organizational team, led by the Head of the Planning Directorate, to develop strategies for combating false accusations against the IDF and its soldiers.