Israeli Official Honors Filmmakers for Countering Gaza War Narratives
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Tzipi Hotovely, Head of the National Public Diplomacy Directorate, honored filmmakers Ariel Orbach, Roi Danino, and Hagai Gutman for their film "Naz'a - The True Story." The film counters allegations against the IDF made in a previous documentary, presenting testimonies from soldiers and commanders. Hotovely stated the film exposes Hamas's crimes and has received tens of millions of views, praising the filmmakers' contribution to Israeli public diplomacy.
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- Tzipi Hotovely honored filmmakers for their film countering narratives about IDF actions in Gaza.
- The film "Naz'a - The True Story" presents testimonies from IDF soldiers and commanders.
- It was created in response to a film alleging IDF harm to civilians in Gaza.
- Hotovely stated the film exposes Hamas's crimes and has garnered tens of millions of views.
- The filmmakers were recognized for their contribution to Israeli public diplomacy.
Tzipi Hotovely, the Head of the National Public Diplomacy Directorate, presented a certificate of appreciation to filmmakers Ariel Orbach, Roi Danino, and Hagai Gutman for their work on the film "Naz'a - The True Story." This film was created in response to the documentary "Naz'a" (Accidental Damage), which presented difficult claims against the IDF's operations in the Gaza Strip, particularly regarding civilian casualties during the war.
"Naz'a - The True Story" features testimonies from IDF fighters, commanders, and intelligence officers. The filmmakers produced this independent response to counter the allegations made in the original film and to present the IDF soldiers' perspective on the events in Gaza. The film includes interviews with commanders and intelligence officers, along with operational documentation and materials gathered during the war, according to the creators.
During the ceremony, Hotovely praised the civilian initiative and the filmmakers' contribution to Israel's public diplomacy efforts on the international stage. "The film presents Israel's truth and the morality of IDF soldiers against the blood libels and lies spread against us worldwide. The film, which has garnered tens of millions of views, exposes Hamas's crimes and its despicable use of the civilian population," Hotovely stated. She added, "I thank the filmmakers for their initiative, their assertiveness, and their creativity. You are an expression of our wonderful civilian spirit, and I am proud to give you backing and recognition on behalf of the Directorate and the State of Israel."
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