Netanyahu Demands Trial for Participants of "Naza" Film for Alleged Security Breach
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for a comprehensive investigation into the participants of the documentary film "Naza" and their prosecution, alleging "serious offenses" related to information security and damage to Israel's political and security interests.
According to a statement from his office, Netanyahu addressed the Chief of Staff, the head of the General Security Service (Shin Bet), and the Attorney General on Sunday evening, demanding a thorough investigation of all those involved in the film.
The documentary film, directed by Israelis Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shore, reveals testimonies about the Israeli military's use of artificial intelligence technologies in its attacks on the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of Palestinian civilians.
The statement added that Netanyahu called for the prosecution of the participants on the grounds of "serious offenses related to information security, criminal defamation, and damage to the political and security interests of the State of Israel."
The statement did not clarify the nature of the information contained in the film, or the facts on which Netanyahu based his accusations against the participants of committing security and criminal offenses.
It also did not mention any decision by the relevant authorities to open an investigation or to formally charge the participants in the film.
Netanyahu's demand to prosecute the participants in the film is based on allegations made by his office, without the statement including evidence to prove their validity.
The film is based on testimonies from 24 individuals presented as Israeli intelligence operatives, and it won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival in September.
The Israeli military has previously rejected the allegations in the film, and its Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, has ordered a study of legal actions against the participants and an examination of suspicions of leaking classified military information used in its production.
In contrast, 43 Israeli human rights, equality, and peace organizations have defended the filmmakers, considering the threats against them to be similar to the practices of dictatorial regimes, according to Hebrew Channel 12.
