An Israeli documentary on the war in Gaza sets off a firestorm at home after Venice award

An Israeli documentary about the civilian death toll from the war in Gaza has sparked a fierce backlash in Israel after being awarded the special jury prize at the Venice International Film Festival. Its reception in Venice set off a firestorm among Israel’s leading politicians and military officials, many of whom have described “NAZA” as anti-Israel and lacking context this week. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, members of his cabinet and his opponents in next month’s Israeli elections have all lambasted the film. Culture Minister Miki Zohar on Monday called for the documentary’s Israeli co-directors to be stripped of their citizenship.