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Israeli Documentary on Gaza Sparks Controversy and Support
The Israeli documentary 'NAZA' about Gaza has received international acclaim and domestic support from filmmakers but faces opposition from the Culture Minister, who threatened to revoke the filmmakers' citizenship. The controversy coincides with an IDF statement about a soldier violating rules.
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- 01Israeli documentary 'NAZA' on Gaza received a 25-minute standing ovation at Venice.
- 02Over 1,000 Israeli filmmakers support the 'NAZA' creators.
- 03Israel's Culture Minister threatened to revoke filmmakers' citizenship.
- 04The IDF confirmed a soldier broke rules in a shooting incident.
- 05Commentators note unusual unity against the film.
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