🇮🇱 Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu seeks to strip citizenship from Israelis as threats to NAZA film directors intensify
What happened
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to introduce new laws allowing the country to strip citizenship from people who "smear" Israeli soldiers. This comes as the directors of the documentary film NAZA, Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, have faced threats from far-right officials and activists. The film, which concerns the country's mass killing of civilians in Gaza, won the special jury prize at the Venice film festival. The directors have faced criticism and threats from Israel
Why it matters
The move has sparked concerns about freedom of expression and the potential for censorship in Israel. The situation highlights the controversy surrounding the documentary film NAZA and the backlash it has received from some in Israel. The public debate surrounding the film and the proposed laws may have implications for the country's treatment of dissident voices and the role of the media.
Key facts
- The Israeli Prime Minister plans to introduce laws allowing the country to strip citizenship from people who "smear" Israeli soldiers.
- The directors of the documentary film NAZA, Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, have faced criticism and threats from Israeli officials and groups.
- The film NAZA concerns the country's mass killing of civilians in Gaza and won the special jury prize at the Venice film festival.
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