NAZA’s co-director rejects treason claims, calls on soldiers to testify

• Abraham argued that exposing military abuses is a civic duty and urged soldiers who witnessed collateral damage practices or targeting civilian infrastructure in Gaza to speak out.
• Independent investigative reporting on Gaza faces entry restrictions, as 'Israel' prohibits foreign journalists from entering the enclave independently.

Following political threats to revoke his ‘Israeli’ citizenship, NAZA co-director Yuval Abraham issued a public statement on X, defending his Guardian-produced documentary and rejecting claims that investigating military conduct constitutes treason.

בגלל העניין והחשיבות הציבורית אני ורחלי החלטנו ביחד עם הגרדיאן שהסרט נז״א יהיה נגיש באינטרנט בחינם, ללא הגבלת זמן, כדי שכל אדם יוכל לצפות בו ובעדויות החיילים. זה יקרה בעוד כמה שבועות, בנובמבר, במועד הכי מוקדם שהצלחנו לקבוע. עד אז פנינו לבתי קולנוע בישראל והצענו להם את הסרט ללא…

— Yuval Abraham יובל אברהם (@yuval_abraham) September 24, 2026

The film, whose title derives from Nezek Agavi, the Hebrew military term for "collateral damage", examines the ‘Israel’ use of automated target selection and systemic strike authorizations in Gaza through interviews with 24 digitally disguised military and intelligence insiders.

Addressing the political backlash from ‘Israeli’ Culture Minister Miki Zohar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Abraham stated that reporting on government actions is a fundamental civic duty rather than betrayal: "Journalism is not betrayal. Criticism is not betrayal. It is the duty of every citizen whose government commits crimes to know, and of every soldier who witnessed them to tell."

Abraham also said that the film is made on the basis of a comprehensive, three-year journalistic investigation and that the information has been proven true. He added that the film "will speak for itself, and the truth will ultimately come to light." 

He stated that thousands of current and former soldiers would recognize the practices depicted in the film, detailing allegations of targeted attacks on civilian homes, strike approvals resulting in hundreds of non-combatant deaths, and fire opened on civilians at aid distribution centers.

He urged soldiers who witnessed these events to overcome intimidation and provide testimonies, dismissing government arguments that publicizing such information harms public diplomacy (hasbara).

The public dispute surrounding NAZA underscores ongoing challenges in reporting on the conflict. Due to an official ban on independent entry for foreign journalists and international media into the Gaza Strip, investigative projects must rely heavily on remote desk reviews, satellite verification, and insider testimonies.

Abraham noted that NAZA builds upon three years of investigative work conducted alongside +972 Magazine and Local Call, with all source materials rigorously cross-checked and verified in coordination with The Guardian's editorial standards.

While the 'Israeli' army has issued statements denying specific allegations, such as automated strike approvals without human oversight, civil rights groups and over 200 ‘Israeli’ filmmakers have signed petitions supporting Abraham and co-director Rachel Szor, urging state authorities to protect press freedom and investigate the film's core claims.