Netanyahu Demands Investigation Into Filmmakers Accused of Damaging Israel
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has demanded a comprehensive investigation into the creators of the film "Naza," citing alleged defamation and harm to Israel's security and political interests. He called on military and security chiefs, along with the government's legal advisor, to prosecute the filmmakers. The film, based on soldiers' testimonies about the war in Gaza, has drawn significant criticism and prompted Netanyahu to push for "Naza laws" to penalize those who "defame" Israel abroad, including potential citizenship revocation.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered an investigation into the creators of the film "Naza."
- Netanyahu accused the filmmakers of serious information violations and harming Israel's interests.
- The film "Naza" is based on testimonies of Israeli soldiers regarding the war in Gaza.
- Minister Miki Zohar requested an urgent review of the film's information sources.
- Netanyahu is pushing for "Naza laws" to penalize those who "defame" Israel abroad.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for a comprehensive investigation into the creators of the film "Naza." He directed his request to the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Military, Eyal Zamir, the head of the General (Shin Bet), David Zini, and the Legal Advisor to the Government, Gali Baharav-Miara. Netanyahu is demanding that those involved in the film be prosecuted for serious information violations, harming Israel's political and security interests, and criminal defamation.
In a letter to the officials, Netanyahu stated that the film presents a "false, misleading, and biased plot that distorts the reputation of the State of Israel and the Israeli military before the world, causing grave damage to Israel's standing." He further vowed last month to advance legislation that would impose "heavy costs" on those who harm Israeli soldiers and potentially revoke citizenship.
Minister of Culture and Sports Miki Zohar also contacted Shin Bet head David Zini, requesting an urgent review of the source of information used in "Naza." This follows Zohar's prior call for the Ministry of Interior to explore revoking the citizenship of the film's directors.
Last month, Netanyahu announced his directive to expedite "Naza laws," aimed at those he accuses of "defaming" Israeli soldiers and Israel abroad. These proposed laws include increasing defamation lawsuit compensation to one million shekels and considering citizenship revocation.
The prime minister's announcement came amid his ongoing campaign against "Naza," directed by Israelis Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shore. The film is based on testimonies from Israeli soldiers regarding the military's actions during the war in Gaza and has sparked widespread Israeli criticism against its creators and participants since its release.
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