IDF Spokesperson Launches Harsh Attack on Film "Nez"a": "A Distorted and Manipulative Presentation" | Official Response
The IDF Spokesperson issued a sharp official response against the film "Nez"a", claiming it presents a distorted and manipulative picture of IDF target attack processes. The response details seven allegedly factual errors in the film, including an absolute denial of attacks with an expected 500 civilian casualties, and a claim that the "Lavender" system is not an approved target bank. The IDF accused the filmmakers of manipulative editing, omitting context, and concealing IDF efforts to minimize civilian harm.
The IDF Spokesperson issued a sharp official response against the film "Nez"a" (Collateral Damage), claiming it presents "a distorted and manipulative presentation" of IDF target attack processes. The response, published on the Maariv website, details seven central claims the film allegedly raises incorrectly: the IDF denies ever planning an attack with an expected 500 civilian casualties; claims the "Lavender" system is not an approved target bank but a database for intelligence researchers; and emphasizes that artificial intelligence never independently selected targets. It further states that binding IDF directives distinguish between terrorists and civilians, and do not allow automatic approval of attacks based on a predetermined number of civilians. The IDF accused the filmmakers of manipulative editing of interviews, omitting context necessary for understanding the war, and ignoring IDF efforts to minimize civilian harm, including warnings before attacks, changing plans, and canceling attacks. The response notes that the filmmakers did not submit their claims to the IDF for review before publication, and that the IDF relied on a detailed review from a representative who attended a public screening.