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0404Politics

Netanyahu Seeks Harsher Defamation Laws, Citizenship Revocation Over 'NezA' Film

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Hebrew · 16 newsrooms covering

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is advancing legislative proposals to toughen defamation laws and allow for citizenship revocation in response to the film "NezA." The measures aim to penalize individuals who allegedly defame Israeli soldiers and the state internationally, impacting both their finances and civil status.

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  • Netanyahu plans harsher defamation laws and citizenship revocation.
  • Measures target those defaming Israeli soldiers internationally.
  • Legislation aims for economic and civil status penalties.
  • Response follows controversy over the film 'NezA'.
Netanyahu Seeks Harsher Defamation Laws, Citizenship Revocation Over 'NezA' Film
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Following public and political outcry over the film "NezA," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to advance significant legal measures against those he claims defame Israeli soldiers and the state internationally. Netanyahu stated that public condemnations are insufficient and that the government will pursue legislation imposing substantial consequences on individuals deemed to harm the reputation of IDF soldiers abroad.

"We will revoke citizenship for those who defame IDF soldiers in the world, we will hit their pockets hard," Netanyahu declared, outlining a two-pronged approach. This strategy involves tightening defamation laws to create economic repercussions and exploring the possibility of impacting civil status in cases defined by law.

The Prime Minister's remarks were made in further reference to the film by Israeli creators Yuval Avraham and Rachel Shore, indicating a governmental push to legislate punitive actions in response to perceived international slander against the military.

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