Israel demands the revocation of citizenship of the directors of the Naza documentary on Gaza

Harsh reaction from the Israeli government to the documentary film Naza which recounts the techniques of the Israeli army against civilians in Gaza and was awarded the special Jury prize in Venice. Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar is calling for the citizenship of the film's directors, Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, to be revoked, accusing them of "treason." “The visceral hatred that animates the producers, willing to tarnish their homeland in order to gain the applause of anti-Semites around the world, is unconscionable and represents a betrayal of the country,” Zohar said in a statement, reported by the Times of Israel. “As Minister of Culture, I will take immediate action to revoke the Israeli citizenship of these despicable filmmakers for betraying the country,” the minister adds.

Ben Gvir: "You are a disgrace to Israel, leave"

Harsh words also come from the Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir. "To those who vilify our heroic fighters, who risk their lives so that we can live in peace and security, I say: you are a shame and a disgrace to the entire people of Israel. Go away." In a post on X ben Gvir he spoke of "collateral damage, directed against the people of Israel". "I am sure that your friends, our enemies in Hamas in Gaza, will welcome you with open arms!" he added.

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