Israeli minister calls for revocation of citizenship for directors over Gaza documentary

Israeli Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar on Sunday called for the revocation of citizenship for directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, whose documentary ‘NAZA’—depicting Israeli military actions in Gaza—received a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival. Zohar, in a statement posted on X, accused the filmmakers of ‘treason against the state’ due to the film’s portrayal of AI-assisted military operations. The directors have not responded publicly, and the Ministry of Interior has not commented. International film and rights groups have criticized the move, citing concerns over freedom of expression.