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Far-Right Israelis Protest Outside Home of 'Naza' Director's Parents
(MENAFN) Dozens of far-right Israeli activists gathered Wednesday evening outside the home of the parents of "Naza" film director Rachel Tzur in the central Israeli town of Savyon, according to Hebrew-language media.
Demonstrators chanted slogans including "death penalty for traitors," a news website reported.
The protest targeted the team behind "Naza," which claimed the Special Jury Prize at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday. The documentary features testimony from Israeli officers and soldiers alleging war crimes committed during Israel's war on Gaza.
According to the news website, protesters massed outside Tzur's parents' home to condemn both her and co-director Yuval Abraham, with some accusing the filmmakers of casting Israeli soldiers as "murderers" on the world stage.
Activists Tied to Ben-Gvir's Party
Israel Hayom, citing unnamed sources, reported that the demonstration's organizers and a significant share of participants were activists and campaign staff linked to the Jewish Power party, led by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
The newspaper said social media messages circulating ahead of the protest included explicit calls for violence.
The demonstration followed closely on the heels of remarks from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said he would push forward two bills targeting individuals accused of defaming Israeli soldiers — comments that referenced the "Naza" documentary in part.
Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir ordered the military prosecutor on Monday to explore possible legal action against the filmmakers, while Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar asked Shin Bet chief David Zini on Wednesday to launch an urgent investigation into the film, Israeli media reported.
Directed by Oscar-winning filmmakers Abraham and Tzur, the documentary includes accounts from Israeli military personnel describing actions they witnessed in Gaza, including the burning of residential areas used as shelters and the killing of civilians during food distribution.
According to the filmmakers, "Naza" is an acronym used by Israeli military intelligence to denote the number of civilians expected to be killed in a given airstrike.
Demonstrators chanted slogans including "death penalty for traitors," a news website reported.
The protest targeted the team behind "Naza," which claimed the Special Jury Prize at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday. The documentary features testimony from Israeli officers and soldiers alleging war crimes committed during Israel's war on Gaza.
According to the news website, protesters massed outside Tzur's parents' home to condemn both her and co-director Yuval Abraham, with some accusing the filmmakers of casting Israeli soldiers as "murderers" on the world stage.
Activists Tied to Ben-Gvir's Party
Israel Hayom, citing unnamed sources, reported that the demonstration's organizers and a significant share of participants were activists and campaign staff linked to the Jewish Power party, led by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
The newspaper said social media messages circulating ahead of the protest included explicit calls for violence.
The demonstration followed closely on the heels of remarks from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said he would push forward two bills targeting individuals accused of defaming Israeli soldiers — comments that referenced the "Naza" documentary in part.
Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir ordered the military prosecutor on Monday to explore possible legal action against the filmmakers, while Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar asked Shin Bet chief David Zini on Wednesday to launch an urgent investigation into the film, Israeli media reported.
Directed by Oscar-winning filmmakers Abraham and Tzur, the documentary includes accounts from Israeli military personnel describing actions they witnessed in Gaza, including the burning of residential areas used as shelters and the killing of civilians during food distribution.
According to the filmmakers, "Naza" is an acronym used by Israeli military intelligence to denote the number of civilians expected to be killed in a given airstrike.
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