Gaza documentary sparks political storm, protests in Israel

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Gaza documentary sparks political storm, protests in Israel

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The documentary "NAZA" by Israeli filmmakers exposing alleged civilian killings in Gaza has sparked protests and political controversy in Israel, with threats targeting filmmakers and government moves to revoke citizenship from those criticizing the military.

The Israeli filmmakers behind the award-winning documentary "NAZA", which uses anonymous military sources to speak about Israel's widespread killing of civilians in Gaza, have been the subject of a wave of threats and intimidation in their home country, one that has even targeted their families. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he intends to introduce legislation aimed at revoking the citizenship of people who "defame IDF soldiers."

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