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'NAZA' documentary about Gaza war sparks political storm in Israel

The Israeli filmmakers behind the documentary NAZA may have received a standing ovation at the Venice film festival, they have been facing violent threats to their lives and citizenship at home in Israel. A month ahead of crucial elections, the film profiles anonymous military sources who speak about the widespread killing of civilians in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he intends to introduce legislation aimed at revoking the citizenship of people who "defame IDF soldiers". Details by Shirli Sitbon, FRANCE 24 international affairs editor.

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Ed Sheeran calls Gaza war catastrophic after dropping Macklemore over pro-Palestinian comments

English singer Ed Sheeran opened his first show since his opener Macklemore was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. The move sparked controversy and prompted several other support acts to drop out of the tour, publishing statements citing their support for Palestinians. While some concert goers could be seen trying to sell their tickets on Saturday, others have voiced their support for the 'Shape of You' singer. Story by Charlotte Hughes.

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Palestinian children return to classes after three years of war pause; Israeli attacks continue

Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and at least three Palestinians lost their lives in recent bombings. Among them, the son of the general director of the Ministry of Health, gazati, who established the estimated general number of deaths supported by the UN. While Palestinians weep for their dead, children try to return to their normal lives by returning to school after three years of suspension of the education system by war.

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In the turmoil, Ed Sheeran denounces the situation in Gaza and acknowledges "mistakes"

Ed Sheeran apologized on Saturday for the polemic that erupted this week when rapper Macklemore was removed from the tour of the British singer for which he had to secure the first parts due to pro-Palestinian comments. "What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic, unjustifiable and disproportionate," said Ed Sheeran at the opening of his first concert in Philadelphia.

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Huties claim missile attacks on Riyadh and Aramco oil facilities

Saudi Arabia confirmed that the Huti rebels in Yemen attempted to attack their capital with a ballistic missile, the first attack on Riyadh since the escalation of fighting with Iran's allied rebels. The confirmation took place hours after the Hutti declared having attacked "strategic places" of the kingdom. On Sunday, September 20, Riyadh residents were in the middle of a new alert for a possible attack.

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Israel: 'NAZA' documentary sparks political storm

The documentary film 'NAZA', and its co-directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, are at the centre of a controversy in Israel.The film, which won an award at the Venice Film Festival, features anonymous Israeli sources accusing the military of intentionally killing numerous civilians in Gaza.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he intended to "strip of their citizenship" those who "defame" the Israeli army.

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Gazatis paint a mural in honor of Macklemore after being excluded from Ed Sheeran's tour

In a ruined building in Gaza, the Kazakh people thank Macklemore for his support through a rapper mural wrapped in the Palestinian flag. Macklemore yelled "Free Palestine" during a concert in New Jersey in which he participated as a television player of British singer Ed Sheeran, which was worth excluding from the rest of the tour. According to Sheeran, the decision was not yours, but from the owners of the stadiums and the tour promoter. The case unleashed a wave of solidarity and donations for Gaza.

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