Ex-Beitar Jerusalem Goalkeeper Slams Filmmakers of Gaza War Documentary
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Former Israeli goalkeeper Ariel Harush harshly criticized the filmmakers of the Gaza war documentary "Accidental Damage," calling them "traitorous pieces of garbage." The film, by Yuval Avraham and Rachel Shor, has drawn criticism in Israel for its depiction of IDF operations and omission of the October 7th attacks. This follows similar criticism from sports commentator Shani Blatt last month. The documentary won an award at the Venice Film Festival.
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- Former goalkeeper Ariel Harush called Gaza documentary filmmakers "traitorous pieces of garbage."
- Harush's criticism was posted on Instagram in response to a podcast clip.
- Filmmakers Yuval Avraham and Rachel Shor created the documentary "Accidental Damage."
- The film "Accidental Damage" focuses on the Gaza war and IDF operations.
- The documentary has faced criticism in Israel for its portrayal of the conflict.
- Sports commentator Shani Blatt previously criticized the filmmakers.
Former Israeli goalkeeper Ariel Harush has joined the chorus of criticism against the creators of the documentary "Accidental Damage" (Naza), Yuval Avraham and Rachel Shor. Harush posted a scathing response on Instagram to a clip from a podcast featuring the filmmakers discussing threats they have received and their fear of returning to Israel. The post, which appeared on the "HaYom" Instagram page, was described as "After they slandered Israel's name around the world: Naza creators talk about the threats they are receiving - and the fear of returning to Israel."
Harush wrote, "I wish success to those who want to harm you," adding, "I wish them all the success in the world, two traitorous pieces of garbage!!!!!" This is not the first time figures from the sports world have publicly denounced the filmmakers. Last month, Shani Blatt, a sports commentator and daughter of David Blatt, also attacked Avraham and Shor over the film, stating, "It would be better for you and the ugly one with you never to return here."
The film "Accidental Damage," by Avraham and Shor, focuses on the war in Gaza, including testimonies from soldiers and intelligence personnel regarding IDF operations. While the documentary received the Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, it has faced significant backlash in Israel for its portrayal of IDF actions and its alleged lack of reference to the October 7th Hamas attacks.