Netanyahu Demands Investigation Into IDF Soldiers Featured in 'Nezek Agavi' Film
Translated & summarized from Channel 9 by baba
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a full investigation into IDF soldiers who appeared in the film "Nezek Agavi," accusing them of spreading slander and damaging Israel's international standing. Netanyahu demanded that the Shin Bet, IDF, and government legal advisor identify and prosecute the participants for alleged security breaches and defamation. The IDF has previously disputed key claims in the film, including casualty ratios and the role of artificial intelligence in targeting.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered an investigation into IDF soldiers featured in the "Nezek Agavi" film.
- Netanyahu accused the film of spreading slander and damaging Israel's international status.
- The investigation targets potential breaches of information security and defamation.
- The IDF previously denied several central claims made in the film.
- The IDF stated that human commanders, not AI, make final strike decisions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally demanded a comprehensive investigation into IDF soldiers who appeared in the film "Nezek Agavi," also known as "Collateral Damage." The prime minister sent a letter to the heads of the Shin Bet security agency, the IDF General Staff, and the government's legal advisor, instructing them to identify and prosecute individuals involved in the film.
Netanyahu stated in his letter that the film presents "false and tendentious testimony" from soldiers regarding the IDF's policies toward the civilian population. He asserted that the film spreads slander about Israel and its military worldwide, damaging the nation's international standing. The prime minister believes that those involved may have committed serious criminal offenses, including the disclosure of classified information and a breach of security for a sensitive intelligence unit.
The directive calls for immediate action to uncover the identities of all participants and those featured in the film. It mandates the initiation of criminal investigations for violations of information security, defamation, and damage to Israel's political and defense interests. Netanyahu requested prompt assistance from the respective authorities within their legal capacities.
The prime minister's letter appears to confirm that authorities possess data indicating the anonymous "witnesses" are indeed soldiers from intelligence units. It also indirectly suggests that some of the information presented in the film about army tactics is genuine "secret intelligence."
Previously, the IDF had rejected several central claims made in the film. These included assertions about high ratios of civilian to combatant deaths in certain strikes, and that artificial intelligence independently selects targets and determines acceptable civilian casualties. The military stated that final decisions are always made by humans, with intelligence officers identifying targets, specialists planning strikes, and operational commanders giving final approval. The IDF also clarified that the "Lavender" program is a database to aid intelligence analysts, not a pre-approved target list.
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