Netanyahu Demands Investigation into Participants of Gaza War Documentary

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for a comprehensive investigation into the participants of the documentary film "Nez"A," which has sparked controversy over its claims regarding the IDF's conduct during the war in Gaza. Netanyahu has contacted the Chief of Staff, the head of the Shin Bet, and the Attorney General, requesting an examination of whether those involved should face charges for alleged information security offenses, criminal defamation, and harm to Israel's diplomatic and security interests.

"The film presents a false, misleading, and tendentious narrative that slanders the State of Israel and the IDF to the world and severely damages Israel's standing," Netanyahu stated. The documentary, created by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shor, features anonymous testimonies from Israeli sources within the military establishment concerning the use of artificial intelligence systems and target selection processes in the Gaza Strip.

According to the testimonies, these systems were used to identify targets even when it was known that striking them could cause extensive civilian harm. The film garnered international attention after its screening at the Venice Film Festival but faced sharp criticism in Israel. The IDF has rejected the film's claims, describing its portrayal as distorted and misleading. The military asserted that regulations mandate distinguishing between combatants and uninvolved civilians, and that strike decisions are made by commanders, not automatically by AI systems.

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has ordered an examination of legal steps and information security aspects, including suspicion of leaking classified materials used in the film's production.