Watch: ‘Naza’: 1,500+ Israeli filmmakers back directors amid citizenship threats
Over 1,500 Israeli filmmakers have signed a petition supporting directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. The support comes after the Israeli Culture Minister threatened to revoke their citizenship following the success of their documentary.
Why it matters
This reflects growing tensions regarding artistic freedom and political dissent within Israel's cultural sector.
More than 1,500 Israeli filmmakers and film-industry figures have signed a petition backing NAZA directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor amid threats and a citizenship revocation warning from Israel’s Culture Minister Miki Zohar. The documentary premiered at the Venice Film Festival and won the Special Jury Prize.
Published - September 16, 2026 05:41 pm IST
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