Conflict & Security
NAZA documentary exposing Israel's AI-driven Gaza bombing system premieres at Venice; IDF rejects allegations
September 11, 2026 at 04:32 PM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 1 hour
Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham's documentary NAZA, exposing an AI-driven Israeli bombing system in Gaza, has premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where it competes for the Golden Lion.
- The film, executive produced by Jonathan Glazer, draws on testimony from 24 anonymised Israeli military and intelligence insiders about an AI tool that recommended residential buildings in Gaza for airstrikes.
- A source in the film claims approval was given to kill 500 civilians for a single Hamas member.
- The Israeli military has "categorically rejected" the film's allegations, criticising its reliance on anonymous testimony that it said "cannot be verified."
- The IDF said it makes "unprecedented efforts to minimise harm to civilians," while the Gaza health ministry has reported more than 73,000 deaths in the offensive.