Israeli Journalist Slams Film Creator Over Gaza Footage Showing Child Used as Human Shield

Israeli journalist Almog Boker has sharply criticized Yuval Avraham, the creator of the film "NAZA," following the release of IDF footage from central Gaza. The video shows a militant using a child to transfer weapons into a civilian home, an act Boker labeled a war crime.

Boker shared the IDF's video, directly addressing Avraham and stating, "Here is an example of a war crime. Something you understand. A militant in Gaza is transferring weapons via a small child so that the IDF will not attack and thwart their transfer. He is using him as a human shield. Yes, this is a war crime."

He further questioned Avraham's stance, asking what should be done in such a situation: eliminate the militant and the weapons, risking harm to the child's family, or wait for the weapons to be used against Israeli forces or civilians, referencing the October 7th attacks. Boker asserted that the militants in Gaza would act without hesitation, while Israel refrained due to the child's presence.

"NAZA," the film created by Avraham, is based on anonymous testimonies from approximately 24 soldiers and intelligence personnel who described the IDF's operational methods, use of technology and AI, and their feelings regarding civilian casualties and the easing of collateral damage restrictions during the war in Gaza. The film has drawn significant criticism within Israel, with many accusing its creators of harming the country's reputation.

The IDF stated that the militant exploited the child as a human shield to transfer weapons, preventing an IDF strike. The military emphasized this as another instance of terrorist organizations systematically using children for terror purposes, violating international law and facilitating terror attacks against Israeli forces and civilians.