On September 13, 2026, Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar announced intentions to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their documentary “NAZA” won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. Zohar described the film as “vile,” accusing its creators of treason for harming Israel’s image to gain international acclaim. He also highlighted a recent reform in cinema funding aimed at preventing Israeli citizens from indirectly financing criticisms of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
“NAZA” reportedly explores the alleged systematic killings of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, featuring testimonies from Israeli military personnel. The documentary premiered at the Venice Film Festival, garnering a 25-minute standing ovation.
