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‘NAZA’ documentary can’t explain why a military bent on genocide would need AI - opinion

NAZA's thesis, delivered by Abraham in the film’s own framing, is that the killing of Gazan civilians was not incidental to the war against Hamas; it was the design.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2026|ByMICHA DANZIG

Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor pose with the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.

Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor receive the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.

Zamir instructs MAG to open investigation into NAZA film, IDF seeks Shin Bet support in probe

IDF Chief of Staff, Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir announced his intention to order a review of the film on Monday, suggesting that legal action could be taken against the directors of NAZA.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, AMIR BOHBOT

Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, and crew pose during a photocall for the documentary "Naza" in Competition, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, September 10, 2026.

Israeli filmmaker of 'NAZA' under scrutiny over longstanding ties to Hamas-linked activist

In 2019, Avraham reached out to Alnaouq to discuss what young people in the Gaza Strip think about politics in Gaza. Alnaouq serves as vice president of Hamas-linked Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Yuval Abraham and Director Rachel Szor winners of the Special Jury Prize for "Naza" attend a photocall on the red carpet following the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice Film Festival at Venice Lido on September 12, 2026.

'An act of treason': Politicians clash over 'NAZA' Gaza war film, label creators 'Israel-haters'

The backlash follows the IDF's rejection of the documentary's allegations and a minister's call to revoke its creators' citizenship.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2026|BySHIR PERETS

Italian film industry figures call for Venice Film Festival to support Palestinians

The letter called on the Venice Film Festival “to be more courageous and clear in condemning the ongoing genocide in Gaza."

AUGUST 24, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

Hagai Levi’s new series ‘Etty’ to premiere at Venice International Film Festival

'Etty' is based on the tragic story of Etty Hillesum, a Dutch Jewish woman who was murdered in Auschwitz at age 29.

JULY 24, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

JULIA WINDISCHBAUER stars in the new series ‘Etty’ from Hagai Levy.

Venice faces complete submersion by 2150, INGV study warns

in the worst-case scenario, up to 226 square kilometres of the lagoon may be flooded with sea levels surging by 3.47 metres during extreme tide events.

APRIL 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Venice faces complete submersion by 2150, INGV study warns.

Amnesty International event in Venice sparks outrage over Gaza report

The controversy erupted over the event’s original title, “You Feel Like You Are Subhuman: The Genocide of Israel Against the Palestinian People in Gaza,” which some deemed inflammatory.

JANUARY 16, 2025ByGIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE

Activists of Amnesty International demonstrate to show their support with the Syrian people at the Fontaine des Innocentes in Paris May 29, 2012.

Instead of Venice: This is the Italian city that returns to greatness

Trieste, a once-forgotten gem, rises in popularity as Venice restricts cruise ships. Discover the beauty and charm of this revived port city.

AUGUST 7, 2024ByMEITAL SHARABI

Gin distillery in the heart of Jerusalem and wonderful Venice

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 67

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli-Iranian movie filmed undercover to avoid suspicion

Tatami, a tense thriller centered on a world judo championship, got its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival at the weekend, receiving a standing ovation.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023ByREUTERS