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Netanyahu urges investigation into people involved in Gaza documentary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the army chief, the Shin Bet chief and the attorney general to investigate people involved in NAZA.
He wants officials to identify the people who appear in or contributed to the film and consider criminal prosecution.
The documentary, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, examines artificial intelligence systems used by Israel’s military in Gaza.
It includes interviews with 24 Israeli military and intelligence insiders, whose identities are not made public.
Netanyahu says the film spreads false claims and may reveal secret information, including information linked to military intelligence unit 8200.
The filmmakers and the film have faced criticism and calls for legal action from Israeli officials and others.
The three officials have been asked to act, but the request does not mean charges have been filed.
Benjamin Netanyahu asked senior Israeli officials to investigate people involved in or appearing in the documentary NAZA and pursue possible criminal charges.
He cited alleged security breaches, criminal defamation and harm to Israel’s diplomatic and security interests.
The film, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, examines AI-powered systems used by Israel’s military in Gaza.
It features interviews with 24 Israeli military and intelligence insiders whose identities are anonymous.
Netanyahu has described the film as libel, while its creators have faced accusations of treason from critics.
- Who
- Benjamin Netanyahu asked the army chief, Shin Bet chief and attorney general to act. The request concerns people involved in or appearing in NAZA.
- What
- He urged an investigation and possible prosecution over alleged security offenses, defamation and harm to Israel’s interests.
- When
- Netanyahu’s office announced the request on Sunday, 11 October 2026.
- Where
- Israel.
- Why
- Netanyahu said the film contained false claims and may have exposed top-secret information and breached the security of an intelligence unit.
Netanyahu and Israeli military officials
NAZA’s filmmakers
Film’s claims
Netanyahu and Israeli military officials
Netanyahu called the film libel and said it falsely portrays Israel and its army.
NAZA’s filmmakers
The documentary examines AI-powered systems behind Israel’s mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
Legal response
Netanyahu and Israeli military officials
Netanyahu urged a criminal investigation and prosecution; the military had also sought legal action against the filmmakers and soldiers who testified.
NAZA’s filmmakers
The film was made by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor and features interviews with 24 anonymous Israeli military and intelligence insiders.
the libel film
falsely portrays a military that seeks to cause civilian harm
scary
We made this film so people would talk about it, and we also received support from a small part of Israeli society that opposes Israel's policies over the years,
NAZA won the Special Jury Prize at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
Army chief Eyal Zamir instructed military officials to seek legal action against the filmmakers and soldiers who testified in the film.
Netanyahu asked senior officials to investigate people involved in or appearing in NAZA.
- Film
- NAZA
- Directors
- Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor
- Interviewees
- 24 Israeli military and intelligence insiders
- Investigation request
- Army chief Eyal Zamir, Shin Bet chief David Zini and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara
- Published
- 12 October 2026
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