Netanyahu’s threats against the directors of “Naza” are part of his assault on the right to information ahead of elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor for their documentary on army conduct in Gaza. Reporters Without Borders has condemned the move as an assault on press freedom ahead of upcoming elections.
Why it matters
The situation underscores escalating tensions between the Israeli government and journalists, raising concerns about democratic norms and freedom of speech.
Organisation: RSF_en Partager facebook twitter linkedin Email The hate campaign against Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, journalists for the Israeli media outlet +972 and directors of the documentary film “Naza,” continues. In addition to the death threats and intimidation coming from protesters, the government is threatening to strip them of their Israeli citizenship. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) expresses its solidarity with the journalists, whose film features first-hand accounts from Israeli soldiers about crimes committed by the army in Gaza. The NGO warns of an intensifying crackdown on the Israeli press ahead of the upcoming legislative elections.
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