Film by two Israelis about 'genocide' in Gaza wins Venice festival prize

The documentary NAZA ('Collateral Damage') by Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shor won the jury prize at the 83rd Venice Film Festival. The film, shot on rooftops in Tel Aviv during the Gaza war, features anonymous interviews with 24 soldiers from Unit 8200 who describe what they consider 'war crimes and genocide.'

The documentary NAZA ('Collateral Damage') by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shor won the jury prize at the 83rd Venice Film Festival. The film was shot on rooftops in Tel Aviv during the war with Hamas in Gaza. In the film, 24 soldiers from military intelligence Unit 8200 speak anonymously about what they consider 'war crimes and genocide.' The interviewees discuss the policy of 'collateral damage,' airstrikes, and targeted killings. One central theme is the use of artificial intelligence, which, according to the subjects, recommended targets for elimination based on phone surveillance, even when the strike could lead to civilian casualties. Director Yuval Abraham stated: 'It is our country committing the crimes.' Jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal called the film a display of 'enormous courage and intelligence' and noted that it documents an 'ongoing genocide.' The world premiere took place on September 10, 2026, in the main competition program of the festival.