NAZA: The Real Story has returned online after being temporarily removed, Israel’s Foreign Ministry said. The ministry attributed the interruption to a coordinated campaign by radical Islamist groups, without naming the groups or explaining how their actions caused the film to become unavailable.
The official viewing page was accessible when checked for this article.
What Is Known About the Interruption
The ministry announced that access had been restored and directed viewers to the production’s website. It did not specify whether the interruption affected the whole site, its video player or a copy hosted elsewhere, nor how long it lasted.
The Officers’ Account of the Gaza War
The official website credits Roi Danino, Ariel Averbuch and Hagay Gutman with the documentary, which runs about 49 minutes. It presents interviews with people identified by the production as commanders and intelligence officers who served in Gaza, accompanied by material the filmmakers offer in support of their accounts.
The production says its subjects include identifying Hamas fighters in civilian clothing, operating in populated areas and making decisions complicated by the presence of hostages. The creators describe combining photographs, documents and operational footage to explain the conditions confronting Israeli forces.
Its website says interviewees’ identities are protected while their wartime roles are provided.
Two Separate Films With Similar Titles
NAZA: The Real Story is a separate production from NAZA by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. The Jerusalem Post reported that The Real Story was made to rebut the other film’s allegations about Israeli military conduct in Gaza. Checking the full title and creators helps distinguish the productions.
The production’s website explains that Naza derives from Hebrew military shorthand for collateral damage. Sharing that term does not mean the films have the same makers or present the same account.
Where to Watch
The official viewing page for NAZA: The Real Story is on the production’s website. The site says viewing is free and requires no account, with language and subtitle options including English subtitles.
