Netanyahu orders prosecution of soldiers in NAZA documentary
Israeli PM orders attorney general and Shin Bet to identify and prosecute soldiers and officers interviewed in the Guardian-produced documentary NAZA, citing harm to diplomatic and security interests. The film details mass killings in Gaza, and the move escalates state pressure on whistleblowers and press freedom.
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Netanyahu Orders Prosecution of 'NAZA' Documentary Participants Amid Gaza War Crimes Allegations
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered the investigation and prosecution of 24 military and intelligence officers who testified in the documentary 'NAZA' regarding mass civilian killings in Gaza, citing threats to state security and diplomatic interests. This action, confirmed by multiple high-confidence sources, represents a significant escalation in state pressure on whistleblowers and media critical of IDF conduct, extending the existing crackdown on press freedom. The documentary also publicly exposed the IDF's internal 'NAZA' protocol for estimating civilian casualties, prompting internal debate within Israel.