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Netanyahu demands probe into Israeli anonymous whistleblowers in 'NAZA' documentary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called for an investigation into the anonymous sources featured in the award-winning Gaza war documentary "NAZA". The film, which won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival last month, is based on testimony from 24 unnamed Israeli military whistleblowers who accuse the army of killing numerous civilians in Gaza with the use of AI-powered targeting systems. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Jerusalem, Noga Tarnopolsky.

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Oscars: Denmark Selects May el-Toukhy’s Golden Lion Winner ‘Woman Unknown’ for International Feature Race

May el-Toukhy’s “Woman Unknown” as be chosen as Denmark’s official entry for the international feature film race at the Oscars. “Woman Unknown” just won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival from a jury presided over by Maggie Gyllenhaall. El-Toukhy was the sole female director in competition at this year’s Venice fest. In addition […]

Politics

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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