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world-news22 days ago•5 min saved

Israel’s Backlash Against ‘NAZA’ Filmmakers Escalates to Citizenship Threats and Street Protests

The documentary 'NAZA' has triggered a severe political and social crisis in Israel. The film, which features anonymous IDF personnel describing the targeting of civilians in Gaza, won a record-breaking award at the Venice Film Festival. In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed legislation to strip the filmmakers of their citizenship, while far-right activists have staged protests and issued violent threats. The Israeli government faces intense domestic and international backlash, with human rights groups and over 2,000 filmmakers condemning the state’s actions as an attack on free expression.

via salon.com|

#gaza-war #israel-politics #naza-documentary

israel-politics27 days ago•104 min saved

Right-Wing Protesters Threaten 'NAZA' Directors' Family Home as Israel Faces Domestic and International Backlash

Right-wing agitators gathered outside the parents' home of Rachel Szor, co-director of the documentary 'NAZA,' calling for the 'execution of traitors.' This follows a wave of official and public backlash in Israel after the film won the Venice Special Jury Prize. Culture Minister Miki Zohar has threatened to revoke the citizenship of Szor and co-director Yuval Abraham, while the IDF has called the film 'blood libels.' In response, over 40 Israeli human rights organizations and more than 1,000 filmmakers have signed statements in solidarity with the directors, demanding an end to the threats and calling for an independent investigation into the film's allegations.

via haaretz.com|

#gaza #israel #israel-politics

israel-politics1 month ago•10 min saved

Sara Netanyahu hints Golan knew of Oct. 7 attack in advance, sparking defamation dispute

Sara Netanyahu suggested in a Channel 14 interview that Maj.-Gen. Yair Golan had prior knowledge of the October 7 attack, prompting Golan to threaten a defamation suit; Democrats condemned the remarks, Benny Gantz called for a state commission of inquiry, and Golan recalled his actions evacuating people on that day.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#conspiracy-theories #defamation-lawsuit #israel-politics

israel-politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Shin Bet Chief Says He Alone Denied Eisenkot Security Detail

Shin Bet director David Zini says he alone decided against providing security protection to former IDF chief and Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, even as Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the Shin Bet to ensure protection. The Central Elections Committee said Zini informed it that the Shin Bet does not have intelligence indicating threats against Eisenkot, while Eisenkot’s camp argues the private security is insufficient amid rising threats. Security decisions are described as being made in accordance with law and ministerial oversight, with Yashar protesting the decision.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#eisenkot #israel-politics #netanyahu

israel-politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Tel Aviv billboard links Mamdani with Khamenei, Erdogan, and Qassem as Netanyahu’s foes

A Likud billboard in Tel Aviv features Zohran Mamdani beside Ayatollah Khamenei, Turkish President Erdogan, and Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem, with the claim that they “want Netanyahu to lose,” triggering spoof replies from rival parties and reflecting a heated, closely watched election season amid Qatar-related controversy.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#erdogan #israel-politics #khamenei

politics3 months ago•48 min saved

Netanyahu's Broad National Government Plan Sparks Partisan Backlash

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to form a broad national government during a press conference tied to a trilateral US-Israel-Lebanon pact, triggering swift criticism from opposition figures who questioned the sincerity of the move and warned against coalitions with far-right or ultra-Orthodox partners, while Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar voiced support and others like Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot urged unity to address Israel's challenges.

via Yahoo|

#benjamin-netanyahu #benny-gantz #israel-politics

israel-politics3 months ago•11 min saved

Netanyahu seeks broad national government as rivals push back

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he intends to form a broad national government following the US-Israel-Lebanon trilateral deal, urging unity to avert civil strife. The plan drew sharp backlash from rivals like Yair Golan and Benny Gantz, who questioned his willingness to share power, while Gadi Eisenkot called for a Zionist majority and unity, and Itamar Ben-Gvir urged a fully right‑wing government. Gideon Sa’ar voiced support for the direction, while Gantz proposed a counter‑bloc of Israelis to address the country’s challenges.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#benjamin-netanyahu #benny-gantz #broad-national-government

israel-politics4 months ago•12 min saved

Israel Coalition Clears First Hurdle to Dissolve Knesset Amid Haredi Draft Crisis

The coalition’s bill to dissolve the Knesset passed its preliminary reading in the Knesset plenum with 110 votes in favor, beginning a process to move the election date forward from October 27. It will go to the House Committee for debate and must clear three readings to take effect, amid a rift with ultra-Orthodox parties over the haredi draft bill. The opposition has its own dissolution bills, and even if elections are moved, August is impossible due to a 90-day rule, leaving September or mid-October as likely dates. The piece also notes ongoing debates over the draft bill and related political tensions, alongside concerns about IDF manpower.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#election-date #haredi-draft #idf-manpower-shortage

israel-politics4 months ago•12 min saved

Smotrich vows West Bank evacuation after ICC warrant

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the ICC issued an arrest warrant against him, calling it a declaration of war, and announced he would sign an order to evacuate the Khan al-Ahmar Bedouin village in the West Bank. He accused the ICC of acting as the Palestinian Authority’s voice amid broader investigations into Israeli leaders and tears over settlement politics.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#evacuation #icc #israel-politics

israel-politics5 months ago•12 min saved

Coalition pushes to dissolve Knesset, elections could come sooner

The governing coalition filed a bill to dissolve the Knesset with broad backing, aiming to move up Israel’s election date (no earlier than 3 months, no later than 5 months after passage) with a preliminary reading set for next week, amid a dispute over the ultra-Orthodox draft bill; the opposition has its own dissolution bill awaiting a vote, signaling a broader push toward early elections.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#elections #israel-politics #knesset

israel-politics5 months ago•14 min saved

Ultra-Orthodox Leader Pushes for Early Elections Over Draft Bill

Rabbi Dov Lando, head of Degel Hatorah, authorized steps to dissolve the Knesset as soon as possible over the controversial haredi draft bill, signaling possible early elections ahead of October; opposition figures like Yair Lapid are pushing to move the dissolution bill to a vote next week, while coalition tensions and the draft controversy continue to unfold, potentially reshaping the government and the election timeline.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#degel-hatorah #draft-law #haredi

israel-politics5 months ago•18 min saved

Bennett launches Israeli Renaissance plan to topple Netanyahu with one-million-olim push

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett announced an alliance with Yair Lapid to unite the opposition against Benjamin Netanyahu, unveiling an "Israeli Renaissance" plan to bring one million olim to Israel over the next decade, form the Together list with a broad center-right bloc, and pursue day-one reforms (eight-year PM limit, seven ministries cut) plus flagship programs to integrate the ultra-Orthodox, improve education, reduce crime, enhance transportation, and bolster Israel’s global standing, aiming for a large majority in the next elections.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#bennett #elections #israel-politics

israel-politics5 months ago•9 min saved

Together party's 27-seat showing falls short of delivering anti-Netanyahu breakthrough

A Walla-published poll shows Bennett and Lapid’s Together party would win 27 seats today, four fewer than Bennett+Lapid previously, while Likud would have 28 and the opposition bloc 59 seats—still short of a 61-seat majority. Netanyahu’s coalition would hold 51 seats, with Arab parties at 10. The result suggests the merger creates a larger party but not a larger anti-Netanyahu bloc; Eisenkot’s potential entry could boost the merged list to about 41 seats, though not enough to flip the balance without Arab party alignment. The poll surveyed 500 people with a 4.4% margin of error.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#bennett #gadi-eisenkot #israel-elections

israel-politics6 months ago•11 min saved

IDF Manpower Shortage Triggers Security Alarm, Zamir Warns of Collapse

Israel’s Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir warned at a security cabinet meeting that the IDF could collapse if manpower shortages aren’t addressed, saying he’s raising 10 red flags. The report notes Israel would still need more soldiers in peacetime to guard borders in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank, and highlights the lack of a law to significantly boost ultra-Orthodox (haredi) conscription, fueling political backlash and calls to expand the IDF ranks from opposition parties and security figures.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#draft-bill #eyal-zamir #haredi-conscription

politics8 months ago•9 min saved

Gallant accuses Netanyahu of lying over pre-Oct. 7 intelligence docs

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant publicly denounces Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a liar and questions the PM’s pre-October 7 intelligence documents, arguing Netanyahu is manipulating public perception. The PMO released the documents detailing security discussions blaming various defense leaders, including Gallant, for security failures in Gaza. Gallant disputes timing and actions claimed in the documents, including delays around operations against Hassan Nasrallah, and says his trust in Netanyahu was broken, stressing his priority on the state, the defense establishment, and security forces over the prime minister.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#intelligence-documents #israel-politics #netanyahu