The petition has garnered support from notable figures within the film and cultural sectors, including initiators Liran Atzmor and Nadav Lapid, and other filmmakers such as Orna Ben Dor, Rani Blair, and Hagai Levi. It addresses concerns over escalating threats against Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham, creators of the film “NAZA,” amidst a campaign of vilification.
Signatories assert the importance of art and journalism in fostering societal discourse, emphasizing criticism directed at the film without viewing it undermines healthy public dialogue. They lament the deterioration of discourse in Israel, especially with involvement from respected peers, and support the filmmakers in their right to express themselves.
“NAZA,” filmed during the Gaza conflict, presents interviews with soldiers from Unit 8200 discussing controversial military policies. The creators hope for its release in Israel to facilitate meaningful conversations surrounding the ongoing conflict.
