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Israeli Filmmakers Rally Behind Gaza Documentary Amid Citizenship Revocation Threats
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An Israeli documentary on Gaza, 'NAZA,' received a lengthy standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, prompting support from over a thousand Israeli filmmakers. However, the Culture Minister has threatened to revoke the filmmakers' citizenship, amidst broader controversies including an IDF soldier filming shooting a Palestinian and a Palestinian detainee's death in Israeli prison.
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- Israeli documentary 'NAZA' about Gaza received a 25-minute standing ovation at Venice.
- Over 1,000 Israeli filmmakers signed a petition supporting the 'NAZA' creators.
- Israel's Culture Minister threatened to revoke the filmmakers' citizenship.
- An IDF soldier was filmed shooting a Palestinian, violating army rules.
- A Palestinian detainee died in Israeli prison, raising the war toll to 92.
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