Israeli Culture Minister Slams "NAZA" Filmmakers as Traitors
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has accused the directors of the controversial film "NAZA" of treason and a breach of trust, calling for their citizenship to be revoked and for them to be imprisoned if further investigation reveals serious offenses. The film, which features IDF testimonies from the Gaza war, has sparked significant debate in Israel.
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- Culture Minister Miki Zohar calls "NAZA" filmmakers traitors.
- Zohar demands investigation into film's information sources.
- He suggests filmmakers' actions warrant citizenship revocation.
- Opposition figures are criticized for not condemning the film.
- The film features IDF testimonies from the Gaza war.
Israeli Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar fiercely criticized the directors of the film "NAZA" on Wednesday, labeling their actions "an act of treason." Speaking to i24NEWS Hebrew, Zohar also accused several opposition figures of failing to unequivocally condemn the filmmakers. The film "NAZA," which received an award at the Venice Film Festival, has ignited controversy in Israel due to its content, featuring testimonies from Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers about operations in the Gaza Strip during the war.
Zohar specifically targeted Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, and other opposition members, accusing them of not taking a clear stance against the film's creators. The minister reiterated his call to revoke the Israeli citizenship of the two filmmakers. He revealed he had asked the head of the Shin Bet security agency to investigate how the directors obtained the documents and information presented in the film.
According to Zohar, some information in "NAZA" might have originated from Hamas. He described the directors' behavior as a "breach of trust towards the State of Israel," suggesting it warrants stripping them of their citizenship. Zohar further stated that if a Shin Bet investigation uncovers more serious transgressions than currently known, the directors should face imprisonment.
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